How far is La Vergne, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from La Vergne, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.13 mi
01h 13m
Flight
56.02 mi
90.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.13 mi
Kilometers
106.43 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, May 30, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in La Vergne
Sat, May 30, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Vergne
2026-05-30T20:42
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, May 30, 9:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Vergne
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
Ridgetop
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From La Vergne
32.2 mi
00h 36m
To Clarksville
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
82°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Vergne and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Road

    33 m · 9 sec · Mason Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waldron Road

    1 km · 2 min · Waldron Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto International Boulevard

    121 m · 26 sec · International Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Parthenon Boulevard

    757 ft · 15 sec · Parthenon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Waldron Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Waldron Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1646 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 14 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 La Vergne 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
48.9 mi · 74%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 7%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 6%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 4%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 3%
Waldron Road
1.69 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgetop
00h 36m from La Vergne
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Vergne 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 La Vergne to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from La Vergne and 33.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Vergne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

54 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Vergne and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 56.02 mi (90.15 km).

La Vergne

#1 La Vergne

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population35,646
Coordinates36.0156200, -86.5819400
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Road (-86.581827, 36.015608)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.83 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.66 gal · 17.66 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.91 $19.82
Premium $4.65 $10.84 $21.69
Diesel $5.30 $12.36 $24.72

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between La Vergne and Clarksville. The current time is 20:42:14.

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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.