How far is Jamestown, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
176.33 mi
02h 57m
Flight
135.05 mi
217.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.05 mi
Kilometers
217.34 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.33 mi
Kilometers
283.78 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jamestown
86.1 mi
01h 28m
To Clarksville
90.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

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 East Central Avenue

    13 m · 8 sec · East Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South York Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South York Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on South York Highway

    15.7 mi · 21 min · South York Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Deer Lodge Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · West Deer Lodge Highway

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 50%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 22%
South York Highway
17 mi · 10%
West Deer Lodge Highway
14.9 mi · 8%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 34m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
135 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
01h 28m from Jamestown
Leave By
12:36 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 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Jamestown and 90.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 135.05 mi (217.34 km).

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#1 Jamestown

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,947
Coordinates36.4275700, -84.9318900
Altitude524
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Avenue (-84.931881, 36.427629)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.55 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.1 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 22:42:42.

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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.