How far is Medina, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Medina, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.7 mi
02h 05m
Flight
93.57 mi
150.58 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.58 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.7 mi
Kilometers
171.72 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, May 1, 1:04 PM CDT
Return by in Medina
Fri, May 1, 3:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medina
2026-05-01T10:58
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, May 1, 1:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medina
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Paris
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Medina
54.2 mi
01h 02m
To Clarksville
52.5 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 11 sec · West Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2550 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milan Highway

    3188 ft · 1 min · Milan Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Milan Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Medina Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Medina Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2786 ft · 38 sec · South 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Medina Highway

    3153 ft · 41 sec · Medina Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1st Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Van Hook Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medina and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 34%
Main Street
29.8 mi · 28%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 15%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 7%
Medina Highway
3.04 mi · 3%
Atwood Highway
2.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
93.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 02m from Medina
Leave By
2:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Medina and 52.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 2:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Medina and Mostly Cloudy near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

56 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

87 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

87 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 93.57 mi (150.58 km).

Medina

#1 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-88.774629, 35.802807)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.25 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.5 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Medina and Clarksville. The current time is 10:58:51.

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.