How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodlettsville and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville and Clarksville.
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Start on North Main Street
2947 ft · 56 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Dickerson Pike
4.1 mi · 6 min · Dickerson Pike
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Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 West
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodlettsville to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 22.9 miles from Goodlettsville and 24.5 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Chance Rain Showers near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 38.66 mi (62.21 km).
#1 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.15 | $14.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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