How far is Clarksville, TN from Whiteville, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Whiteville, TN is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Whiteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Whiteville.
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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
23.4 mi · 34 min · State Highway 48
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
534 ft · 11 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Center Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville
1299 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70, US 412 East
684 ft · 17 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto South Highland Avenue
4 mi · 7 min · South Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto Bolivar Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Bolivar Highway
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Continue on Main Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · Main Street
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Turn right
857 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
13.3 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
962 ft · 14 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
34 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Whiteville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 48
Merge slight left
76.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Whiteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Whiteville?
The road trip is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Clarksville and 79.8 miles from Whiteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Whiteville.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Whiteville. Straight-line distance: 130.16 mi (209.47 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whiteville
Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 4,449 |
| Coordinates | 35.3264700, -89.1495100 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whiteville (-89.14951, 35.32647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.90 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $26.88 | $53.76 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.79 | $67.58 |
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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