How far is Forest Hills, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.9 mi
01h 59m
Flight
89.42 mi
143.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.42 mi
Kilometers
143.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.48 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM CDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-04-19T00:25
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Forest Hills
52.3 mi
00h 59m
To Clarksville
58.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1112 ft · 54 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 33%
US 231 South
29.4 mi · 27%
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 8%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 8%
Madison Street
6.86 mi · 6%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
89.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 59m from Forest Hills
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Forest Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Forest Hills and 58.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Forest Hills and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 89.42 mi (143.91 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

City in Tennessee

Population4,721
Coordinates35.4811800, -86.4216600
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Forest Avenue (-86.421611, 35.481175)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.81 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.62 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and Clarksville. The current time is 00:25:55.

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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.