How far is Loudon, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 221 miles (355.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.02 mi
03h 24m
Flight
177.59 mi
285.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.59 mi
Kilometers
285.8 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.02 mi
Kilometers
355.69 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM CDT
Return by in Loudon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-04-22T23:04
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:24 AM to 10:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Loudon
108.9 mi
01h 42m
To Clarksville
112.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Loudon and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loudon and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugar Limb Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 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 · 52 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 Loudon and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
154 mi · 70%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 17%
Sugar Limb Road
9.76 mi · 4%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight right onto Nashville

154 mi · 02h 46m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
177.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 42m from Loudon
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Loudon and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Loudon to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 221 miles (355.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Loudon and 112.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 177.6 miles (285.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.41 one way or $58.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Loudon and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 177.59 mi (285.8 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.52 L · about $29.41
Round trip
$58.83
15.6 gal · 59.04 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.41 $58.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.17 $66.35
Premium $4.65 $36.30 $72.60
Diesel $5.30 $41.37 $82.74

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Loudon, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Loudon is 23:04:09, although it is 22:04:09 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.