How far is Hunter, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.39 mi
05h 30m
Flight
289.2 mi
465.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.2 mi
Kilometers
465.43 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.39 mi
Kilometers
555.85 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 5:06 PM CST
Return by in Hunter
Sun, Nov 8, 11:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:06 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
9:00 PM EST
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Hunter
170.8 mi
02h 45m
To Clarksville
174.6 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hope Street

    122 m · 19 sec · Hope Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stony Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Elk Avenue

    7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 45%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 16%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 15%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 11%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 4%
West Elk Avenue
7.71 mi · 2%
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
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.2 mi
289.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 45m from Hunter
Leave By
5:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hunter and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.9 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Hunter and 174.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 289.2 miles (465.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.21 one way or $88.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hunter 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 Hunter and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 289.2 mi (465.43 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3717800, -82.1587400
Altitude478
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Hope Street (-82.158726, 36.371868)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.14 L · about $44.21
Round trip
$88.43
24.38 gal · 92.28 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $44.21 $88.43
Mid-grade $4.10 $49.99 $99.98
Premium $4.52 $55.10 $110.20
Diesel $5.86 $71.40 $142.79

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hunter, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Hunter is 12:36:09, although it is 11:36:09 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.