How far is Coalfield, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Coalfield, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
201.67 mi
03h 18m
Flight
167.29 mi
269.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.29 mi
Kilometers
269.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.67 mi
Kilometers
324.55 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 1:55 PM CST
Return by in Coalfield
Sun, Nov 8, 6:13 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coalfield
2026-11-08T11:37
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 2:55 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:18 AM to 10:18 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coalfield
9:00 PM EST
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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Coalfield
103.1 mi
01h 39m
To Clarksville
98.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meredith Lane

    20 m · 8 sec · Meredith Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Knoxville Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Winter Gap Road

    608 ft · 15 sec · Winter Gap Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 69%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 19%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
Knoxville Highway
3.99 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
167.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 39m from Coalfield
Leave By
10:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coalfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.5 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from Coalfield and 98.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 167.3 miles (269.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.82 one way or $51.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coalfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coalfield and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 167.29 mi (269.23 km).

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#1 Coalfield

Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0289700, -84.4207600
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Meredith Lane (-84.420879, 36.028886)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $25.82
Round trip
$51.65
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $25.82 $51.65
Mid-grade $4.10 $29.20 $58.40
Premium $4.52 $32.18 $64.36
Diesel $5.86 $41.70 $83.40

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coalfield, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Coalfield is 11:37:27, although it is 10:37:27 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.