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

The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.74 mi
01h 09m
Flight
42.89 mi
69.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.74 mi
Kilometers
92.92 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:02 AM CST
Return by in Forest Hills
Sat, Nov 7, 9:12 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-11-07T06:52
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Nov 7, 8:02 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 09m
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 Forest Hills
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
Coopertown
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Forest Hills
28.1 mi
00h 34m
To Clarksville
29.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

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 the route

    23 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hillsboro Pike

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Hillsboro Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 440 West: Memphis

    2214 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    2056 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Louisville

    1986 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Downtown Loop

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to 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 · 46 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 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
36 mi · 62%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 8%
Hillsboro Pike
4.43 mi · 8%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 6%
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.16 mi · 4%
I 40 East
1.86 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopertown
00h 34m from Forest Hills
Leave By
4:10 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Areas Of Frost then 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 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Forest Hills and 29.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Forest Hills and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Coopertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

36 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

37 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

115 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.02 km).

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#1 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0683900, -86.8441700
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsboro Pike (-86.843956, 36.068282)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.15 $8.47 $16.93
Premium $4.56 $9.31 $18.62
Diesel $5.90 $12.03 $24.06

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 Forest Hills and Clarksville. The current time is 06:52:43.

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.