How far is Fairview, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Fairview, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.66 mi
01h 10m
Flight
40.1 mi
64.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.54 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.66 mi
Kilometers
79.92 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:41 PM CST
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 4:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-11-06T14:30
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Nov 6, 3:41 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
9:30 PM CST
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
Charlotte
TN

Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairview
25 mi
00h 35m
To Clarksville
24.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
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 Fairview and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Boulevard

    39 m · 32 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Fairview Boulevard

    2584 ft · 44 sec · Fairview Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    2229 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Highway 96

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Highway 96

  6. 6

    Turn right onto White Bluff Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · White Bluff Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Charles Speight Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Charles Speight Highway

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  11. 11

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles Speight Highway
9.55 mi · 19%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 15%
Highway 96
5.41 mi · 11%
White Bluff Road
5.17 mi · 10%
Fairview Boulevard
3.11 mi · 6%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

16.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlotte
00h 35m from Fairview
Leave By
4:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Clear near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Charlotte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Fairview and 24.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Clear near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Charlotte

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

51 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.54 km).

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#1 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9820100, -87.1214000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.121388, 35.981908)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.63 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.89
3.5 gal · 13.26 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $6.44 $12.89
Mid-grade $4.15 $7.26 $14.53
Premium $4.56 $7.99 $15.97
Diesel $5.90 $10.32 $20.64

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

There is no time difference between Fairview and Clarksville. The current time is 14:30:58.

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.