How far is Fall Branch, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Fall Branch, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
312.11 mi
04h 51m
Flight
263.2 mi
423.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.2 mi
Kilometers
423.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
312.11 mi
Kilometers
502.3 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, May 14, 11:37 AM CDT
Return by in Fall Branch
Thu, May 14, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall Branch
2026-05-14T07:45
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, May 14, 12:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall Branch
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Fall Branch
154.4 mi
02h 25m
To Clarksville
157.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall Branch and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall Branch 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 50%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 12%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 25m from Fall Branch
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall Branch and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall Branch to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 312.1 miles (502.3 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.4 miles from Fall Branch and 157.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.52 one way or $83.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall Branch and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 263.2 mi (423.58 km).

Fall Branch

#1 Fall Branch

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

Population1,291
Coordinates36.4181600, -82.6237600
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 93 (-82.623671, 36.418232)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.01 gal
41.69 L · about $41.52
Round trip
$83.04
22.02 gal · 83.38 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.7 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.52 $83.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.83 $93.65
Premium $4.65 $51.24 $102.48
Diesel $5.30 $58.40 $116.79

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fall Branch, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Fall Branch is 07:45:52, although it is 06:45:52 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.