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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
314.45 mi
05h 09m
Flight
260.81 mi
419.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.81 mi
Kilometers
419.73 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.45 mi
Kilometers
506.06 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:40 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

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

From Mount Carmel
155.6 mi
02h 34m
To Clarksville
158.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    148 m · 25 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1387 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    18.4 mi · 22 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 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 Mount Carmel 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 49%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 21%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 12%
West Stone Drive
18.4 mi · 6%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 5%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
260.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 34m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
6:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

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#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-82.660989, 36.545378)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.1 gal
42 L · about $41.86
Round trip
$83.72
22.2 gal · 84 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.3 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Carmel, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Mount Carmel is 06:30:34, although it is 05:30:34 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.