How far is Clarksville, TN from Vonore, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Vonore, TN is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
232.11 mi
04h 27m
Flight
185.83 mi
299.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.83 mi
Kilometers
299.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.11 mi
Kilometers
373.55 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vonore
Sun, Apr 19, 5:55 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-19T00:28
Arrive Vonore
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Clarksville
115.9 mi
02h 13m
To Vonore
116.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Vonore.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 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 · 29 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 left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    72.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    947 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Loudon

    2251 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Loudon Highway

    1250 ft · 29 sec · Loudon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 72

    9.6 mi · 14 min · State Route 72

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    769 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Depot Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 66%
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 17%
State Route 72
15.3 mi · 7%
I 75 South
8.95 mi · 4%
I 24 East
5.09 mi · 2%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

80.6 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
185.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 13m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vonore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Vonore?

The road trip is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Clarksville and 116.2 miles from Vonore.

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

The direct path is about 185.9 miles (299.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.88 one way or $61.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Vonore, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clarksville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Vonore.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Vonore. Straight-line distance: 185.83 mi (299.07 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Vonore

#2 Vonore

City in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,580
Coordinates35.5900800, -84.2418600
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Vonore (-84.24186, 35.59008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
31 L · about $30.88
Round trip
$61.77
16.38 gal · 62 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.88 $61.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.83 $69.66
Premium $4.65 $38.12 $76.23
Diesel $5.30 $43.44 $86.88

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Vonore, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 00:28:26, although it is 01:28:26 in Vonore.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.