How far is Maynardville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Maynardville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
250.52 mi
04h 05m
Flight
199.04 mi
320.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.04 mi
Kilometers
320.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.52 mi
Kilometers
403.18 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM CDT
Return by in Maynardville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maynardville
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maynardville
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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Maynardville
123.7 mi
02h 02m
To Clarksville
126.9 mi
02h 02m

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 W
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 Maynardville and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    48 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue

    540 ft · 29 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maynardville Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Maynardville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  15. 15

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  22. 22

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maynardville 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 62%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 15%
Knoxville Bypass
22.3 mi · 9%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 3%
Maynardville Highway
8.21 mi · 3%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
199 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
02h 02m from Maynardville
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maynardville and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Maynardville and 126.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.34 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Maynardville 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 Maynardville and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maynardville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 199.04 mi (320.33 km).

Maynardville

#1 Maynardville

City in Tennessee, United States

Population2,452
Coordinates36.2506400, -83.7974100
Altitude368
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.797188, 36.250378)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.46 L · about $33.34
Round trip
$66.67
17.68 gal · 66.92 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.34 $66.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.60 $75.19
Premium $4.65 $41.14 $82.28
Diesel $5.30 $46.89 $93.77

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 Maynardville, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Maynardville is 22:35:25, although it is 21:35:25 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.