How far is Elizabethton, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Elizabethton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.5 miles (461 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethton and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethton and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
10 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elk Avenue
635 ft · 13 sec · East Elk Avenue
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
87 m · 13 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on East E Street
136 m · 24 sec · East E Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
995 ft · 29 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
3006 ft · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on West Elk Avenue
7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethton and Clarksville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethton and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Elizabethton to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 341.5 miles (549.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.2 miles from Elizabethton and 172.3 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.5 miles (461 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.44 one way or $90.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Elizabethton and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elizabethton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 286.43 mi (460.97 km).
#1 Elizabethton
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,479 |
| Coordinates | 36.3487200, -82.2106900 |
| Altitude | 465 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 550 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $45.44 | $90.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $51.25 | $102.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $56.08 | $112.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $63.91 | $127.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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