How far is Mount Pleasant, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
84.24 mi
01h 49m
Flight
69.31 mi
111.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.31 mi
Kilometers
111.54 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.24 mi
Kilometers
135.57 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Fri, Apr 17, 12:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-04-17T08:35
Arrive Clarksville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
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
Burns
TN

Human settlement in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
42.1 mi
00h 54m
To Clarksville
42.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Mount Pleasant and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Canaan Road

    2324 ft · 1 min · Canaan Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Park Road

    1406 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Industrial Park Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Industrial Park Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Santa Fe Pike

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 7

    21.3 mi · 25 min · State Highway 7

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 46

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 46

  9. 9

    Continue on State HWY 46

    8.4 mi · 12 min · State HWY 46

  10. 10

    Continue on Mathis Drive

    2518 ft · 49 sec · Mathis Drive

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive

    1601 ft · 27 sec · Henslee Drive

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1484 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    22.6 mi · 33 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  15. 15

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
22.6 mi · 27%
State Highway 7
21.3 mi · 25%
Canaan Road
9.83 mi · 12%
State HWY 46
8.36 mi · 10%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 9%
Santa Fe Pike
4.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

22.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 54m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Mount Pleasant and 42.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 69.31 mi (111.54 km).

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#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,790
Coordinates35.5342400, -87.2069500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.207056, 35.534291)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.40
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.20 $22.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.63 $25.26
Premium $4.65 $13.82 $27.64
Diesel $5.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 Mount Pleasant and Clarksville. The current time is 08:35:23.

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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.