How far is East Cleveland, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from East Cleveland, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (272 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.25 mi
03h 35m
Flight
169.04 mi
272.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.04 mi
Kilometers
272.04 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.25 mi
Kilometers
344.81 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Nov 6, 6:44 PM CST
Return by in East Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Cleveland
2026-11-06T16:09
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Nov 6, 7:44 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:35 AM to 10:35 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
9:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Cleveland
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From East Cleveland
106 mi
01h 47m
To Clarksville
108.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    111 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street Northeast

    981 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Benton Pike Northeast

    3032 ft · 1 min · Benton Pike Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    993 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 25th Street Northeast

    2899 ft · 45 sec · 25th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  11. 11

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Cleveland 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
134 mi · 63%
I 24 West
37.1 mi · 17%
Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi · 12%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

134 mi · 02h 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
03h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.2 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 47m from East Cleveland
Leave By
9:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Cleveland and Clear near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Cleveland to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.8 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from East Cleveland and 108.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (272 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 9:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.84 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Cleveland 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 East Cleveland and Clear near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 169.04 mi (272.04 km).

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#1 East Cleveland

East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1609100, -84.8577200
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-84.857747, 35.160921)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $27.84
Round trip
$55.67
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $27.84 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.15 $31.37 $62.75
Premium $4.56 $34.50 $68.99
Diesel $5.90 $44.58 $89.16

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Cleveland, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in East Cleveland is 16:09:06, although it is 15:09:06 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.