How far is Lynchburg, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Lynchburg, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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 02h 20m.
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.
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lynchburg and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg and Clarksville.
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Start on Hiles Street
52 m · 5 sec · Hiles Street
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Continue on Hiles Street
53 m · 10 sec · Hiles Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1191 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lynchburg Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Lynchburg Highway
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Turn left onto Flat Creek Highway
12.8 mi · 19 min · Flat Creek Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Brittain Street
1623 ft · 27 sec · South Brittain Street
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Continue on South Jefferson Street
2663 ft · 47 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Continue on East Lane Street
146 m · 12 sec · East Lane Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Florida Short Route
9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Continue on South Church Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
1872 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
29.1 mi · 32 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 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 Lynchburg 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.
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.
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 Lynchburg and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lynchburg to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Lynchburg and 63.1 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lynchburg and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near La Vergne
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 La Vergne.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lynchburg and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 102.27 mi (164.59 km).
#1 Lynchburg
Lynchburg is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2831400, -86.3741600 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $3.90 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $18.86 | $37.71 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $20.62 | $41.25 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $25.93 | $51.86 |
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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