How far is Clarksville, TN from Thompson's Station, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Thompson's Station, TN is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.42 mi
01h 33m
Flight
56.15 mi
90.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.15 mi
Kilometers
90.37 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.42 mi
Kilometers
124.6 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-18T22:48
Arrive Thompson's Station
Sun, Apr 19, 12:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Goodlettsville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
38.7 mi
00h 46m
To Thompson's Station
38.7 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Thompson's Station.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Thompson's Station.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 22 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 · 31 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 right to continue on Downtown Loop

    1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville

    1973 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.7 mi · 25 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1692 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia

    2246 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    83 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia

    40 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  21. 21

    Continue on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Thompson's Station.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 50%
I 65 South
23 mi · 30%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 7%
Columbia Pike
2.09 mi · 3%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
2.03 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
56.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 46m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson's Station.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Thompson's Station?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Clarksville and 38.7 miles from Thompson's Station.

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

The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Thompson's Station.

Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Goodlettsville, 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 Goodlettsville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

20 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Thompson's Station. Straight-line distance: 56.15 mi (90.37 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Thompson's Station

#2 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Thompson's Station. The current time is 22:48:06.

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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.