How far is Fairfield Glade, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Fairfield Glade, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.42 mi
02h 45m
Flight
142.54 mi
229.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.54 mi
Kilometers
229.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.42 mi
Kilometers
271.04 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 9:31 PM CDT
Return by in Fairfield Glade
Thu, May 14, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Glade
2026-05-13T18:45
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 9:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Glade
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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairfield Glade
82.8 mi
01h 22m
To Clarksville
85.6 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Glade and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeview Drive

    2030 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snead Drive

    2151 ft · 2 min · Snead Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Peavine Road

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Peavine Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    992 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    108.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Glade 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Peavine Road
115 mi · 68%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 23%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Snead Drive
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Peavine Road

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 57m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
01h 22m from Fairfield Glade
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Glade to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Fairfield Glade and 85.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield Glade and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Glade and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 142.54 mi (229.4 km).

Fairfield Glade

#1 Fairfield Glade

Census-designated place in Cumberland County, Tennessee

Population6,989
Coordinates36.0003500, -84.8863400
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.886398, 36.000274)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.5 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 45 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfield Glade and Clarksville. The current time is 18:45:41.

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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.