How far is Clifton, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Clifton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.68 mi
02h 16m
Flight
86.59 mi
139.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.59 mi
Kilometers
139.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.68 mi
Kilometers
170.08 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
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
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clifton
59.5 mi
01h 08m
To Clarksville
46.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Water Street

    1558 ft · 32 sec · West Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Street

    141 m · 10 sec · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Pillow Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Pillow Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Billy Nance Boulevard

    15.2 mi · 17 min · Billy Nance Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    22 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  13. 13

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Billy Nance Boulevard
74.5 mi · 71%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 7%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
West Pillow Street
1.14 mi · 1%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Billy Nance Boulevard

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 08m from Clifton
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Clifton and 46.2 miles from Clarksville.

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 19.1 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 86.59 mi (139.36 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

City in Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,655
Coordinates35.3870200, -87.9953100
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: West Water Street (-87.995344, 35.387164)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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

There is no time difference between Clifton and Clarksville. The current time is 23:26:40.

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.