How far is Clarksville, TN from Waverly, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
45.37 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.02 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Waverly
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Cumberland City
TN

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

From Clarksville
22.7 mi
00h 34m
To Waverly
22.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    603 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

    2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

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

    1015 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on North Church Street

    790 ft · 16 sec · North Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Rogers Street

    100 m · 17 sec · West Rogers Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 46%
South Riverside Drive
1.46 mi · 3%
Cumberland Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.26 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.19 mi
North Church Street
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland City
00h 34m from Clarksville
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Clarksville and 22.7 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clarksville and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

29 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

82 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

111 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

112 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.08 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Waverly

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,118
Coordinates36.0839500, -87.7947500
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Waverly (-87.79475, 36.08395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Waverly. The current time is 20:42:46.

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.