How far is Clarksville, TN from Winfield, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Winfield, TN is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.96 mi
04h 16m
Flight
161.42 mi
259.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.42 mi
Kilometers
259.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.96 mi
Kilometers
349.16 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-23T01:29
Arrive Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Red Boiling Springs
TN

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
108.4 mi
02h 08m
To Winfield
108.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    42 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    84 m · 18 sec · Foster Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    85 m · 10 sec · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

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

    1.8 mi · 3 min · College Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

    151 m · 11 sec · Wilma Rudolph Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Guthrie Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Guthrie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Russellville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Russellville Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Clarksville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West 9th Street

    696 ft · 14 sec · West 9th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2353 ft · 42 sec · Clarksville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West 9th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West 9th Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Russellville Road

    8 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 165 South

    1676 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Louisville

    1997 ft · 59 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1.1 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Interstate Highway 65

    21.7 mi · 23 min · Interstate Highway 65

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow

    2467 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

    85.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Cumberland Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside

    1523 ft · 32 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Burnside Road

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Burnside Road

  27. 27

    Continue on US Route 27

    30.5 mi · 35 min · US Route 27

  28. 28

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Scott Highway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto New Light Road

    75 m · 16 sec · New Light Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Emby Lane

    120 m · 17 sec · Emby Lane

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emby Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi · 39%
US Route 27
30.5 mi · 14%
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi · 10%
Russellville Road
18.6 mi · 9%
Bowling Green Road
12.4 mi · 6%
Clarksville Road
11 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cumberland Parkway

Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway

85.6 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
161.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Boiling Springs
02h 08m from Clarksville
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Winfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Red Boiling Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Clarksville and 108.6 miles from Winfield.

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

The direct path is about 161.4 miles (259.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.89 one way or $57.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clarksville and Winfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Winfield.

Stop Ideas Near Red Boiling Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Red Boiling Springs, 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 Red Boiling Springs.

BUS

Nashville, TN

93 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Winfield. Straight-line distance: 161.42 mi (259.78 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
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#2 Winfield

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.5559100, -84.4516000
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarksville (-87.35945, 36.52977)
End: Winfield (-84.4516, 36.55591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.98 L · about $28.89
Round trip
$57.77
15.32 gal · 57.96 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.89 $57.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.58 $65.16
Premium $4.65 $35.65 $71.30
Diesel $5.30 $40.63 $81.26

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clarksville, TN and Winfield, TN. The current time in Clarksville is 01:29:52, although it is 02:29:52 in Winfield.

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.