How far is Mount Carmel, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Clarksville.
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Start on Cherry Street
148 m · 25 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto Englewood Avenue
1387 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue
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Turn right onto West Stone Drive
18.4 mi · 22 min · West Stone Drive
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Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass
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Continue on West Main Street
16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street
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Keep slight right
1851 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway
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Keep slight right
40.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
23.6 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel and Clarksville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mount Carmel and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 155.6 miles from Mount Carmel and 158.9 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.86 one way or $83.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Carmel and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mount Carmel and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 260.81 mi (419.73 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 5,425 |
| Coordinates | 36.5453800, -82.6609900 |
| Altitude | 416 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $41.86 | $83.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.21 | $94.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.87 | $117.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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