How far is Munford, TN from Clarksville, TN?

Fastest route

The distance from Munford, Tennessee, to Clarksville, Tennessee, is approximately 188 miles (303 kilometers) via I-40 E. The fastest route is currently available, avoiding a road closure on N 2nd St.

Directions πŸ—ΊοΈ

  1. Get on I-40 E in Fayette County from TN-206 E, Beaver Creek Rd, and TN-59 E.
  2. Head east on TN-206 E/Munford Ave toward Maple Hill Dr.
  3. Continue to follow TN-206 E. At the traffic circle, continue straight onto TN-206 E/Atoka Idaville Rd.
  4. Continue to follow TN-206 E. Continue onto Beaver Creek Rd.
  5. Turn left to stay on Beaver Creek Rd.
  6. Turn left onto US-70 E/US-79 N.
  7. Turn left to merge onto I-40 E toward Nashville.
  8. Follow I-40 E to TN-13 N in Hurricane Mills. Take exit 143 from I-40 E.
  9. Take exit 143 for TN-13 toward Linden/Waverly.
  10. Follow TN-13 N and TN-149 E to College St in Clarksville.
  11. Turn left onto State Hwy 48 N/TN-13 N.
  12. Continue straight to stay on State Hwy 48 N/TN-13 N.
  13. Continue straight onto Cumberland Dr.
  14. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto S Riverside Dr.
  15. Turn right onto College St.

Tips & Suggestions πŸš—

  • πŸš€ To save time, take the fastest route available to avoid road closures.
  • πŸš™ Check real-time traffic updates before starting your journey.
  • β›½ Make sure to refuel your vehicle before hitting the road.
  • πŸ₯€ Stay hydrated during the trip, especially during hot weather.
  • πŸ“± Keep a navigation app handy in case of any detours or unexpected changes in the route.

FAQs

Q: How long does it take to travel from Munford to Clarksville? A: The estimated travel time is approximately 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Q: What is the total distance between Munford and Clarksville? A: The distance is about 188 miles (303 kilometers).

Q: Is there any road closure on the way? A: Yes, there is a road closure on N 2nd St, but the suggested route avoids it.

Q: Can I find gas stations along the route? A: Yes, there are gas stations along the way for refueling.

Q: Are there any dining options available on the route? A: Yes, there are various dining options available along the journey.

Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.4 mi
03h 23m
Flight
156.26 mi
251.48 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.26 mi
Kilometers
251.48 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.4 mi
Kilometers
299.98 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Munford
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Munford
2026-04-22T18:38
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Munford
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Trezevant
TN

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

From Munford
86.4 mi
01h 41m
To Clarksville
100 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80Β°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79Β°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Tipton Street

    50 m Β· 6 sec Β· North Tipton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Munford-Atoka Avenue

    1.5 mi Β· 3 min Β· Munford-Atoka Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2478 ft Β· 48 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3 mi Β· 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi Β· 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi Β· 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Pleasant Avenue

    1499 ft Β· 31 sec Β· West Pleasant Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Maple Street

    92 m Β· 7 sec Β· South Maple Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    1985 ft Β· 34 sec Β· East Liberty Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 54

    21.7 mi Β· 32 min Β· State Route 54

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward North Washington Avenue

    560 ft Β· 10 sec Β· North Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Washington Avenue

    1.9 mi Β· 3 min Β· North Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi Β· 36 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Eastend Drive

    2.2 mi Β· 3 min Β· Eastend Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2569 ft Β· 43 sec Β· Gibson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Humbolt Highway

    2.3 mi Β· 3 min Β· Humbolt Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    1.3 km Β· 1 min Β· Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Milan Highway

    1.8 mi Β· 3 min Β· Milan Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Gibson Highway

    2 mi Β· 3 min Β· Gibson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on West Van Hook Street

    3.6 mi Β· 5 min Β· West Van Hook Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi Β· 3 min Β· Atwood Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km Β· 1 min Β· Atwood Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi Β· 2 min Β· Main Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi Β· 24 min Β· East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi Β· 13 min Β· Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi Β· 9 min Β· Paris Bypass

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi Β· 28 min Β· Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft Β· 11 sec Β· Fort Donelson Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft Β· 38 sec Β· Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft Β· 37 sec Β· Lake Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi Β· 2 min Β· Donelson Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi Β· 34 min Β· Main Street

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft Β· 13 sec Β· Fort Campbell Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi Β· 3 min Β· Providence Boulevard

  35. 35

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km Β· 2 min Β· North 2nd Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Munford 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
37.4 mi Β· 20%
Main Street
29.8 mi Β· 16%
North Washington Avenue
26.1 mi Β· 14%
State Route 54
21.7 mi Β· 12%
East Main Street
16.4 mi Β· 9%
Munford-Atoka Avenue
12.6 mi Β· 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi Β· 00h 34m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
156.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trezevant
01h 41m from Munford
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Munford and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.4 miles (300 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Trezevant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Munford and 100 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.81 one way or $49.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Munford and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Trezevant

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

59 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

62 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

116 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Munford and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 156.26 mi (251.48 km).

Munford

#1 Munford

City in Talladega County, Alabama, United States of America

Population6,201
Coordinates35.4492500, -89.8150800
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: North Tipton Street (-89.814904, 35.449222)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.9 L Β· about $24.81
Round trip
$49.63
13.16 gal Β· 49.8 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.81 $49.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.98 $55.97
Premium $4.65 $30.62 $61.25
Diesel $5.30 $34.90 $69.80

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 Β· Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Munford and Clarksville. The current time is 18:38:21.

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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.