How far is Clarksville, TN from Wildwood Lake, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Wildwood Lake, TN is about 210.6 miles (339 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Wildwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Wildwood Lake.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
133.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
1059 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto McGrady Drive Southeast
1103 ft · 27 sec · McGrady Drive Southeast
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Turn left onto Dalton Pike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Dalton Pike
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Turn left onto Plantation Drive
131 m · 14 sec · Plantation Drive
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Turn right onto Trewhitt Road
1797 ft · 53 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2266 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
745 ft · 35 sec · Trewhitt Road
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Continue on Trewhitt Road
2282 ft · 2 min · Trewhitt Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Trewhitt Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Wildwood Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
134 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksville and Chance Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Wildwood Lake?
The road trip is about 210.6 miles (339 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Clarksville and 105.3 miles from Wildwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.02 one way or $56.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Wildwood Lake, 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 Rain Showers near Wildwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Manchester
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 Manchester.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Wildwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 171.95 mi (276.72 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wildwood Lake
Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,124 |
| Coordinates | 35.0920200, -84.8543900 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wildwood Lake (-84.85439, 35.09202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.58 | $69.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.41 | $78.82 |
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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