How far is Dover, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Dover, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.73 mi
00h 34m
Flight
26.76 mi
43.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.76 mi
Kilometers
43.06 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.73 mi
Kilometers
49.46 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 24, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Dover
Fri, Apr 24, 11:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-24T10:10
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Apr 24, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dover
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cumberland City
TN

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

From Dover
15.3 mi
00h 17m
To Clarksville
15.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    7 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
28 mi · 91%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 5%
North 2nd Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
0.11 mi
Spring Street
0.05 mi
Jackson Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

28 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland City
00h 17m from Dover
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Dover and 15.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

29 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

82 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

111 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

112 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 26.76 mi (43.06 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

Population1,578
Coordinates36.4878300, -87.8383600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-87.838369, 36.487832)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.64 $9.27
Premium $4.65 $5.07 $10.15
Diesel $5.30 $5.78 $11.56

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Clarksville. The current time is 10:10:30.

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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.