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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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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.
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Start on North 2nd Street
108 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1389 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Take the exit right
603 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive
2497 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48
22.6 mi · 33 min · State Highway 48
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Turn slight right
608 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Henslee Drive
2692 ft · 46 sec · Henslee Drive
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Turn slight right
90 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mathis Drive
2339 ft · 42 sec · Mathis Drive
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Continue on SR 46
8.4 mi · 12 min · SR 46
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State Highway 7
11.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 7
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Turn left
994 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Natchez Trace Parkway
45.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Natchez Trace Parkway
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Turn right
1062 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street
58 m · 4 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left onto West Public Square
92 m · 7 sec · West Public Square
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollis Street
65 m · 4 sec · Hollis Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 86.61 mi (139.38 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waynesboro
City in Tennessee
| Population | 2,371 |
| Coordinates | 35.3195200, -87.7622500 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waynesboro (-87.76225, 35.31952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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