How far is Henderson, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Henderson, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.79 mi
02h 33m
Flight
103.99 mi
167.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.99 mi
Kilometers
167.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.79 mi
Kilometers
207.26 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM CDT
Return by in Henderson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henderson
2026-04-18T18:10
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 8:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henderson
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Henderson
65.1 mi
01h 16m
To Clarksville
63.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Henderson and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    19 m · 10 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    28.8 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    19.2 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1391 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  12. 12

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  15. 15

    Turn right 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 Henderson 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
39.3 mi · 31%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 18%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 6%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi
College Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

37.1 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 16m from Henderson
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Henderson 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 Henderson to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 128.8 miles (207.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Henderson and 63.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henderson and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 103.99 mi (167.36 km).

Henderson

#1 Henderson

City in Chester County, Tennessee

Population6,417
Coordinates35.4392400, -88.6414400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-88.641573, 35.439164)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.2 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.24
9.08 gal · 34.4 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.12 $34.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.31 $38.62
Premium $4.65 $21.13 $42.26
Diesel $5.30 $24.08 $48.16

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Henderson and Clarksville. The current time is 18:10:23.

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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.