How far is Greeneville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Greeneville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
297.17 mi
04h 41m
Flight
253.26 mi
407.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.26 mi
Kilometers
407.58 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.17 mi
Kilometers
478.25 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Greeneville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeneville
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
7:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeneville
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Greeneville
147 mi
02h 20m
To Clarksville
150.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Greeneville and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    127 m · 21 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 15 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  9. 9

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · 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 Greeneville and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 52%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 13%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
34.5 mi · 12%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.9 mi
253.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 20m from Greeneville
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greeneville and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 297.2 miles (478.3 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Greeneville and 150.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 253.3 miles (407.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.52 one way or $79.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeneville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 253.26 mi (407.58 km).

Greeneville

#1 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.830947, 36.163144)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 478 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.48 gal
39.69 L · about $39.52
Round trip
$79.04
20.96 gal · 79.38 L
Estimated CO2
93.1 kg one way
Round trip: 186.3 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.52 $79.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.57 $89.14
Premium $4.65 $48.77 $97.55
Diesel $5.30 $55.59 $111.17

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greeneville, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Greeneville is 23:05:43, although it is 22:05:43 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.