How far is Greenbrier, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Greenbrier, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.07 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.06 mi
35.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.06 mi
Kilometers
35.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.07 mi
Kilometers
51.61 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM CDT
Return by in Greenbrier
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbrier
2026-04-18T22:46
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenbrier
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Ashland City
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Greenbrier
16 mi
00h 22m
To Clarksville
16.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto By Pass Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · By Pass Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashland City Highway

    12.3 mi · 18 min · Ashland City Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Ashland City Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Ashland City Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashland City Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Ashland City Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbrier and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ashland City Road
13.1 mi · 41%
Ashland City Highway
12.3 mi · 38%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 5%
North Main Street
1.06 mi · 3%
By Pass Road
0.74 mi · 2%
College Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ashland City Highway

Continue on Ashland City Highway

12.3 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland City
00h 22m from Greenbrier
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenbrier and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Greenbrier and 16.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenbrier and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland City

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

29 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbrier and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 22.06 mi (35.5 km).

Greenbrier

#1 Greenbrier

Human settlement in Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,905
Coordinates36.2764400, -87.1180600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 49 (-87.118232, 36.276614)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.81 $9.61
Premium $4.65 $5.26 $10.52
Diesel $5.30 $5.99 $11.99

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbrier and Clarksville. The current time is 22:46:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.