How far is Clarksville, TN from Union City, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Union City, TN is about 138 miles (222.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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
138.03 mi
02h 40m
Flight
94.59 mi
152.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.59 mi
Kilometers
152.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.03 mi
Kilometers
222.13 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Mon, May 18, 10:57 AM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Mon, May 18, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-18T08:16
Arrive Union City
Mon, May 18, 10:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Puryear
TN

Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
69 mi
01h 20m
To Union City
69 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Union City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Union City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 13 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    84 m · 10 sec · College Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Campbell Boulevard

    11.1 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    2384 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    51.9 mi · 56 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis

    1149 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Martin

    58 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    146 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Troy

    3021 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Clover Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Clover Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Cheatham Street

    2073 ft · 47 sec · East Cheatham Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Division Street

    2459 ft · 51 sec · North Division Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    834 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South 1st Street

    141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Union City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fort Campbell Boulevard
124 mi · 90%
Martin
9.35 mi · 7%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 1%
North Clover Street
0.99 mi · 1%
North 2nd Street
0.92 mi · 1%
North Division Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
01h 20m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Union City?

The road trip is about 138 miles (222.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Clarksville and 69 miles from Union City.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.

Stop Ideas Near Puryear

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

50 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

71 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

87 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

91 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Union City. Straight-line distance: 94.59 mi (152.23 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.44 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.88 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Union City. The current time is 08:16:31.

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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.