How far is Clarksville, TN from Sweetwater, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Sweetwater, TN is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Sweetwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Sweetwater.
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Start on North 2nd Street
108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Take the exit right
603 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive
2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
22.6 mi · 33 min · State Highway 48
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Turn slight right
608 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Henslee Drive
2692 ft · 46 sec · Henslee Drive
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mathis Drive
2339 ft · 42 sec · Mathis Drive
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Continue on SR 46
8.4 mi · 12 min · SR 46
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Turn right onto State Highway 100
16.9 mi · 26 min · State Highway 100
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Continue on North Central Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · North Central Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linden Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Linden Road
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Turn left
13.6 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Waynesboro Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Turn straight onto Trace Creek Road
610 ft · 27 sec · Trace Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trace Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Sweetwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 48
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
22.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Sweetwater?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Clarksville and 43.8 miles from Sweetwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Clarksville and Sunny near Sweetwater.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burns.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Sweetwater. Straight-line distance: 72.94 mi (117.39 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sweetwater
City in Tennessee
| Population | 5,956 |
| Coordinates | 35.4973000, -87.6319700 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sweetwater (-87.63197, 35.4973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.14 | $26.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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