How far is Fincastle, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
242.82 mi
04h 15m
Flight
184.19 mi
296.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.19 mi
Kilometers
296.42 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.82 mi
Kilometers
390.78 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 2:16 AM CST
Return by in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 7:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fincastle
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 3:16 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CST

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

Leave by
8:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fincastle
9:00 PM EST
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Fincastle
119.8 mi
02h 07m
To Clarksville
123 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Fincastle and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  31. 31

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  34. 34

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  41. 41

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fincastle 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
43 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 57%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 16%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 2%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 07m from Fincastle
Leave By
8:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle and Clear near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 242.8 miles (390.8 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.8 miles from Fincastle and 123 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.55 one way or $63.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fincastle and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fincastle and Clear near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 184.19 mi (296.42 km).

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#1 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Glade Springs Road (-84.04766, 36.409813)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.57 gal
32.43 L · about $31.55
Round trip
$63.11
17.14 gal · 64.86 L
Estimated CO2
76.2 kg one way
Round trip: 152.3 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $31.55 $63.11
Mid-grade $4.15 $35.57 $71.13
Premium $4.56 $39.10 $78.21
Diesel $5.90 $50.54 $101.07

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fincastle, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Fincastle is 23:00:53, although it is 22:00:53 in Clarksville.

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.