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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Thompson's Station.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Thompson's Station.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 22 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 31 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop
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Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
1973 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
22.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
1692 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 840 West: Memphis, Dickson
2437 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
2 mi · 2 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Franklin, Columbia
2246 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
83 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 31 South: Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, Columbia
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Columbia Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Turn right onto Thompsons Station Road West
1432 ft · 28 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Continue on Thompsons Station Road West
1938 ft · 57 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodlettsville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
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).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompson's Station
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,973 |
| Coordinates | 35.8020100, -86.9113900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompson's Station (-86.91139, 35.80201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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