How far is Mountain City, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Mountain City, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain City and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain City and Clarksville.
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Start on West Main Street
1344 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Shady Street
11 mi · 12 min · North Shady Street
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Continue on Daniel Boone Trail
18.2 mi · 21 min · Daniel Boone Trail
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
13 mi · 16 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto I 81 South
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 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 Mountain City 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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Mountain City 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 Mountain City to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 376.4 miles (605.8 km) and usually takes 06h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.6 miles from Mountain City and 191.8 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 308.5 miles (496.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.08 one way or $100.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mountain City and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Mountain City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain City and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 308.48 mi (496.45 km).
#1 Mountain City
City in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,444 |
| Coordinates | 36.4745600, -81.8048400 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| 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: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $50.08 | $100.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.48 | $112.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $61.81 | $123.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $70.44 | $140.87 |
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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