How far is Gray, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Gray, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gray and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gray and Clarksville.
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Start on Oak Street
98 m · 20 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
527 ft · 25 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Gray Station Road
781 ft · 22 sec · Gray Station Road
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Continue on Old Gray Station Road
1860 ft · 55 sec · Old Gray Station Road
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Turn right onto Bobby Hicks Highway
1549 ft · 33 sec · Bobby Hicks Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 26 West, US 23 North: Kingsport
1405 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
4.4 mi · 5 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 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 · 46 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 Gray and Clarksville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gray 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 Gray to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 323.4 miles (520.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.9 miles from Gray and 163.5 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:54 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gray and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gray and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gray and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 271.37 mi (436.72 km).
#1 Gray
Gray is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.4198300, -82.4765400 |
| Altitude | 480 |
| 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: 521 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 02m |
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 | $3.65 | $41.69 | $83.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.13 | $47.09 | $94.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $51.87 | $103.74 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $67.03 | $134.07 |
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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