How far is Lone Oak, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Lone Oak, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.37 mi
03h 15m
Flight
144.62 mi
232.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.62 mi
Kilometers
232.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.37 mi
Kilometers
295.11 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 1:00 AM CST
Return by in Lone Oak
Mon, Nov 9, 4:15 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lone Oak
2026-11-08T21:45
Arrive Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 1:00 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lone Oak
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Lone Oak
85.8 mi
01h 37m
To Clarksville
97.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM CST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lone Oak and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hall Road

    14 m · 8 sec · Hall Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Taft Highway

    12.7 mi · 19 min · Taft Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Rankin Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Rankin Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · South Rutherford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1729 ft · 23 sec · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 32 min

  21. 21

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  24. 24

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  31. 31

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lone Oak 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
65.8 mi · 36%
Rankin Avenue
16.6 mi · 9%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 9%
Taft Highway
12.7 mi · 7%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
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 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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
144.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
01h 37m from Lone Oak
Leave By
10:30 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Lone Oak and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lone Oak to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.8 miles from Lone Oak and 97.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.47 one way or $46.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Lone Oak and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lone Oak and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 144.62 mi (232.74 km).

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#1 Lone Oak

Lone Oak is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2006300, -85.3641300
Altitude611
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Hall Road (-85.364347, 35.200632)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $23.47
Round trip
$46.93
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $23.47 $46.93
Mid-grade $4.10 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.52 $29.24 $58.49
Diesel $5.86 $37.89 $75.79

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Lone Oak and Clarksville. The current time is 21:45:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.