How far is Decherd, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Decherd, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116 miles (186.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.09 mi
02h 16m
Flight
115.99 mi
186.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.99 mi
Kilometers
186.67 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.09 mi
Kilometers
214.18 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
Sat, Apr 11, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Decherd
Sat, Apr 11, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decherd
2026-04-11T01:57
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 4:14 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
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decherd
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
La Vergne
TN

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

From Decherd
66.4 mi
01h 08m
To Clarksville
66.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    15.7 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  18. 18

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  25. 25

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

    1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 27%
US 231 South
29.4 mi · 22%
South Jackson Street
15.9 mi · 12%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 7%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 6%
Tullahoma Highway
6.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
116 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Vergne
01h 08m from Decherd
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decherd and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 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?

La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Decherd and 66.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 116 miles (186.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decherd and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near La Vergne

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decherd and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 115.99 mi (186.67 km).

Decherd

#1 Decherd

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates35.2098000, -86.0794300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.0795, 35.209758)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $17.72
Round trip
$35.45
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.72 $35.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.99 $39.98
Premium $4.65 $21.87 $43.75
Diesel $5.30 $24.93 $49.86

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Decherd and Clarksville. The current time is 01:57:59.

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.