How far is Harriman, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Harriman, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 190 miles (305.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.03 mi
03h 00m
Flight
161.76 mi
260.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.76 mi
Kilometers
260.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.03 mi
Kilometers
305.83 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:43 PM CDT
Return by in Harriman
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harriman
2026-04-18T20:43
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harriman
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Gordonsville
TN

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

From Harriman
93.5 mi
01h 30m
To Clarksville
96.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Harriman and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Roane Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North Roane Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  4. 4

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
137 mi · 72%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 20%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
University Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordonsville
01h 30m from Harriman
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Harriman 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 Harriman to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 190 miles (305.8 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Gordonsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Harriman and 96.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Harriman and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Harriman and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Gordonsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

76 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harriman and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 161.76 mi (260.33 km).

Harriman

#1 Harriman

City in Tennessee

Population6,182
Coordinates35.9339600, -84.5524400
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: US 27 (-84.552322, 35.933857)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.38 L · about $25.27
Round trip
$50.53
13.4 gal · 50.76 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.27 $50.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.50 $56.99
Premium $4.65 $31.18 $62.36
Diesel $5.30 $35.54 $71.07

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Harriman, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Harriman is 20:43:13, although it is 19:43:13 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.