How far is Clarksville, TN from Three Way, TN?

The estimated driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Three Way, TN is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.21 mi
02h 33m · estimated
Flight
98.57 mi
158.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.57 mi
Kilometers
158.63 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
123.21 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
198.29 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Way
Sat, Apr 11, 2:12 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-10T23:38
Arrive Three Way
Sat, Apr 11, 2:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Liberty
TN

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee, United States

From Clarksville
49.3 mi
01h 16m
To Three Way
73.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Three Way.

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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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
01h 16m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Three Way.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Three Way?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from Clarksville and 73.9 miles from Three Way.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Mostly Sunny near Three Way.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

82 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

84 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

104 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

114 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Three Way. Straight-line distance: 98.57 mi (158.63 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Three Way

#2 Three Way

City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates35.7759000, -88.8595000
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Three Way (-88.8595, 35.7759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.46 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.92 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Three Way. The current time is 23:38:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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