How far is Mascot, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Mascot, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.8 miles (328 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.58 mi
03h 50m
Flight
203.82 mi
328.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.82 mi
Kilometers
328.01 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.58 mi
Kilometers
387.18 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Mascot
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mascot
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mascot
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 Mascot
118.7 mi
01h 55m
To Clarksville
121.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Mascot and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Thomastown Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Thomastown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mascot Pike

    2 mi · 5 min · Mascot Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Rutledge Pike

    2505 ft · 1 min · Old Rutledge Pike

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rutledge Pike

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Rutledge Pike

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mascot 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 64%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 16%
Rutledge Pike
30.4 mi · 13%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
203.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 55m from Mascot
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mascot and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.6 miles (387.2 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 118.7 miles from Mascot and 121.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 203.8 miles (328 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.02 one way or $64.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mascot 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 Mascot 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 Mascot and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 203.82 mi (328.01 km).

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#1 Mascot

Census-designated place in Knox County, Tennessee

Population2,411
Coordinates36.0612000, -83.7457300
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Thomastown Road (-83.745929, 36.061211)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.14 L · about $32.02
Round trip
$64.03
16.98 gal · 64.28 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.02 $64.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.11 $72.22
Premium $4.65 $39.51 $79.02
Diesel $5.30 $45.03 $90.06

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 Mascot, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Mascot is 00:26:33, although it is 23:26:33 in Clarksville.

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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.