How far is Lafayette, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Lafayette, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74 miles (119.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
32 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Continue on College Street
2420 ft · 49 sec · College Street
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Turn slight right
101 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
16.9 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West Broadway
1993 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Red River Road
1863 ft · 32 sec · Red River Road
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Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Clarksville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 24 West
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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 46.4 miles from Lafayette and 48.1 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74 miles (119.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lafayette and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 74.02 mi (119.12 km).
#1 Lafayette
Human settlement in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,271 |
| Coordinates | 36.5211600, -86.0263700 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.66 | $35.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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