How far is Erwin, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
327.58 mi
05h 21m
Flight
276.34 mi
444.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.34 mi
Kilometers
444.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
327.58 mi
Kilometers
527.19 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
9:00 PM EDT
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Erwin
162.2 mi
02h 40m
To Clarksville
165.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1977 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jonesborough Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Jonesborough Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 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 Erwin and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 47%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 16%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
40.3 mi · 12%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 12%
Governor John Sevier Highway
11.3 mi · 3%
Jonesborough Road
6.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.3 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 40m from Erwin
Leave By
6:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 327.6 miles (527.2 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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 162.2 miles from Erwin and 165.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.59 one way or $87.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Erwin 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 Erwin and Sunny near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 276.34 mi (444.73 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-82.416801, 36.145104)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 527 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.56 gal
43.76 L · about $43.59
Round trip
$87.19
23.12 gal · 87.52 L
Estimated CO2
102.7 kg one way
Round trip: 205.5 kg / 453 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $43.59 $87.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.16 $98.33
Premium $4.65 $53.80 $107.60
Diesel $5.30 $61.31 $122.63

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Erwin, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Erwin is 02:59:24, although it is 01:59:24 in Clarksville.

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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.