How far is Loretto, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Loretto and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and Clarksville.
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Start on South Main Street
532 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
154 m · 25 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto South Military Street
3.4 mi · 4 min · South Military Street
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on South Locust Avenue
5.5 mi · 6 min · South Locust Avenue
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Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway
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Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
20 mi · 23 min · Lawrenceburg Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Park Road
1406 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Industrial Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Santa Fe Pike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Pike
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Continue on State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7
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Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on State HWY 46
8.4 mi · 12 min · State HWY 46
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Continue on Mathis Drive
2518 ft · 49 sec · Mathis Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive
1601 ft · 27 sec · Henslee Drive
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Turn slight right
1484 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
22.6 mi · 33 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Cumberland Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn right 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 Loretto and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
22.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Loretto to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Loretto and 60.4 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 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 1:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 100.42 mi (161.61 km).
#1 Loretto
City in Tennessee, USA
| Population | 1,781 |
| Coordinates | 35.0778600, -87.4397400 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.06 | $32.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.12 | $36.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.83 | $39.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
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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