How far is Greenback, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.68 mi
03h 40m
Flight
187.78 mi
302.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.78 mi
Kilometers
302.21 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.68 mi
Kilometers
359.98 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:10 PM CDT
Return by in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenback
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:40 AM to 10:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenback
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Greenback
110.2 mi
01h 50m
To Clarksville
113.4 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morganton Road

    978 ft · 21 sec · Morganton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenoir City Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Lenoir City Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Lenoir City Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lenoir City Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    150.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
151 mi · 67%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 17%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
12.4 mi · 6%
Lenoir City Road
7.6 mi · 3%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 50m from Greenback
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenback and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Greenback and 113.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenback 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 Greenback and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 187.78 mi (302.21 km).

Greenback

#1 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-84.172289, 35.661171)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.88 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.51
15.78 gal · 59.76 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.75 $59.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.56 $67.11
Premium $4.65 $36.72 $73.44
Diesel $5.30 $41.85 $83.70

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenback, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Greenback is 19:30:36, although it is 18:30:36 in Clarksville.

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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.