How far is Jacksboro, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.1 miles (285 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
231.6 mi
04h 01m
Flight
177.07 mi
284.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.07 mi
Kilometers
284.96 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.6 mi
Kilometers
372.72 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 10:16 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Sat, Apr 11, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-11T07:15
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 11, 11:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Jacksboro
115 mi
02h 00m
To Clarksville
116.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  28. 28

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  31. 31

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  38. 38

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksboro 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
40 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 60%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 17%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 3%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 2%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 2%
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 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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.5 mi
177.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
02h 00m from Jacksboro
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksboro and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 231.6 miles (372.7 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Jacksboro and 116.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 177.1 miles (285 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.5 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 177.07 mi (284.96 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

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

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.183791, 36.330009)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.94 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
16.34 gal · 61.88 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.81 $61.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.75 $69.49
Premium $4.65 $38.02 $76.05
Diesel $5.30 $43.33 $86.67

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksboro, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Jacksboro is 07:15:32, although it is 06:15:32 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.