How far is Clarksville, TN from Tiptonville, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Tiptonville, TN is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Tiptonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Tiptonville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto North 3rd Street
85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
84 m · 10 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard
11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2384 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
60 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left
51.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis
1149 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
146 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Turn slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1675 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Lake Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on State Route 22
19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 21
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Continue on Church Street
1810 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1735 ft · 48 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Tiptonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Fort Campbell Boulevard
Merge slight left
60 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Tiptonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Tiptonville?
The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Clarksville and 83.5 miles from Tiptonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Tiptonville.
Stop Ideas Near Puryear
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 Puryear.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Tiptonville. Straight-line distance: 117.87 mi (189.69 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tiptonville (-89.47202, 36.3784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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