How far is Monterey, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Monterey, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.1 mi
02h 15m
Flight
119.34 mi
192.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.34 mi
Kilometers
192.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.1 mi
Kilometers
227.08 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 AM CDT
Return by in Monterey
Fri, Apr 17, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monterey
2026-04-17T09:06
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monterey
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Monterey
69 mi
01h 07m
To Clarksville
72.1 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Holly Street

    1 km · 57 sec · South Holly Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    87.3 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
87.6 mi · 62%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 27%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 2%
South Holly Street
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

87.3 mi · 01h 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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
01h 07m from Monterey
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Monterey and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Monterey and 72.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Monterey and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 119.34 mi (192.06 km).

Monterey

#1 Monterey

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population2,889
Coordinates36.1475600, -85.2683000
Altitude574
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: South Holly Street (-85.268358, 36.147611)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.85 L · about $18.78
Round trip
$37.56
9.96 gal · 37.7 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.78 $37.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.18 $42.36
Premium $4.65 $23.18 $46.35
Diesel $5.30 $26.41 $52.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monterey and Clarksville. The current time is 09:06:00.

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.