How far is Clarksville, TN from Waynesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Waynesboro, TN is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
113.51 mi
02h 43m
Flight
86.61 mi
139.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.61 mi
Kilometers
139.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.51 mi
Kilometers
182.67 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-05-12T20:25
Arrive Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Clarksville
56.8 mi
01h 21m
To Waynesboro
56.7 mi
01h 21m

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
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1389 ft · 58 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

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48

    22.6 mi · 33 min · State Highway 48

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    608 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Henslee Drive

    2692 ft · 46 sec · Henslee Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    90 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Mathis Drive

    2339 ft · 42 sec · Mathis Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on SR 46

    8.4 mi · 12 min · SR 46

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 7

    11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 7

  16. 16

    Turn left

    994 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

    45.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1062 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Hill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Public Square

    92 m · 7 sec · West Public Square

  22. 22

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

    65 m · 4 sec · Hollis Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Natchez Trace Parkway
56.7 mi · 50%
State Highway 48
22.7 mi · 20%
State Highway 7
11.6 mi · 10%
SR 46
8.36 mi · 7%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 7%
State Highway 46
2.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Natchez Trace Parkway

At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway

45.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 21m from Clarksville
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.8 miles from Clarksville and 56.7 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 86.61 mi (139.38 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Waynesboro

City in Tennessee

Population2,371
Coordinates35.3195200, -87.7622500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Waynesboro (-87.76225, 35.31952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.16 L · about $15.08
Round trip
$30.17
8 gal · 30.32 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.08 $30.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.01 $34.02
Premium $4.65 $18.62 $37.23
Diesel $5.30 $21.22 $42.43

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 Waynesboro. The current time is 20:25:17.

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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.