How far is Midway, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Midway, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.3 mi
05h 15m
Flight
274.86 mi
442.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.86 mi
Kilometers
442.35 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.3 mi
Kilometers
520.3 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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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 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 1:07 AM CST
Return by in Midway
Mon, Nov 9, 7:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-11-08T20:51
Arrive Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 2:07 AM EST
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CST

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

Leave by
6:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
9:00 PM EST
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Midway
159.8 mi
02h 37m
To Clarksville
163.5 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McKinley Road

    21 m · 4 sec · McKinley Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 42 sec · Washington Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 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 Midway and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 48%
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 12%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 1%
TN 76
3.73 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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
274.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 37m from Midway
Leave By
6:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Midway and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.8 miles from Midway and 163.5 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 274.8 miles (442.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.38 one way or $82.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Midway and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 274.86 mi (442.35 km).

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#1 Midway

Midway is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3001100, -82.4237500
Altitude572
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: McKinley Road (-82.423594, 36.3001)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $41.38
Round trip
$82.77
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $41.38 $82.77
Mid-grade $4.10 $46.79 $93.58
Premium $4.52 $51.57 $103.15
Diesel $5.86 $66.83 $133.66

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Midway is 20:51:40, although it is 19:51:40 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.