How far is Gleason, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Gleason, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
82.95 mi
01h 36m
Flight
73.05 mi
117.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.05 mi
Kilometers
117.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.5 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in Gleason
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gleason
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gleason
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
Dover
TN

City in Stewart County, Tennessee

From Gleason
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Clarksville
39 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    89 m · 18 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    1056 ft · 21 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    45 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Union Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Union Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gleason Newberry Store Road

    1941 ft · 39 sec · Gleason Newberry Store Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    7.9 mi · 11 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1107 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Highland Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Highland Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Gleason 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 44%
Main Street
28.1 mi · 34%
State Highway 22
8.15 mi · 10%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 9%
Donelson Parkway
1.67 mi · 2%
Providence Boulevard
1.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 48m from Gleason
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gleason and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Gleason and 39 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

43 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Paducah, KY

91 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
RAIL

Fulton

94 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gleason and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 73.05 mi (117.57 km).

Gleason

#1 Gleason

City in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates36.2136700, -88.6125500
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.612619, 36.213637)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gleason and Clarksville. The current time is 00:09:45.

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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.