How far is Jamestown, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
79.7 mi
01h 23m
Flight
66.24 mi
106.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.24 mi
Kilometers
106.61 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.7 mi
Kilometers
128.26 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Goodlettsville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Jamestown
39 mi
00h 41m
To Clarksville
40.6 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leanna Road

    2155 ft · 59 sec · Leanna Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road

    2127 ft · 1 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    1661 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24: Chattanooga, Nashville

    999 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Nashville

    3139 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
59.2 mi · 74%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 6%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
3.87 mi · 5%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 3%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 41m from Jamestown
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Jamestown and 40.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jamestown and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

20 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 66.24 mi (106.61 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,131
Coordinates35.9384000, -86.4238800
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Leanna Road (-86.423883, 35.938391)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Clarksville. The current time is 00:59:37.

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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.