How far is Clarksville, TN from South Cleveland, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to South Cleveland, TN is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.9 mi
04h 01m
Flight
169.15 mi
272.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.15 mi
Kilometers
272.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.9 mi
Kilometers
334.59 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 7:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Clarksville
104 mi
02h 00m
To South Cleveland
104 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and South Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and South Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left

    114 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 8 sec · King Street Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    149 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 44 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  22. 22

    Continue on Dalton Pk

    1204 ft · 30 sec · Dalton Pk

  23. 23

    Turn left

    11 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and South Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
139 mi · 67%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 18%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 9%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Dalton Pike Southeast
0.41 mi
Franklin Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

134 mi · 02h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
02h 00m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to South Cleveland?

The road trip is about 207.9 miles (334.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Clarksville and 104 miles from South Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and South Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near South Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Manchester, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manchester.

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and South Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 169.15 mi (272.22 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
South Cleveland

#2 South Cleveland

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population6,912
Coordinates35.1411900, -84.8721700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: South Cleveland (-84.87217, 35.14119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.77 L · about $27.68
Round trip
$55.36
14.68 gal · 55.54 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.68 $55.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.22 $62.43
Premium $4.65 $34.16 $68.32
Diesel $5.30 $38.93 $77.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and South Cleveland, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 03:50:06, although it is 04:50:06 in South Cleveland.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.