How far is New Hope, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from New Hope, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
157.44 mi
02h 38m
Flight
142.1 mi
228.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.1 mi
Kilometers
228.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.44 mi
Kilometers
253.38 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:30 PM CDT
Return by in New Hope
Tue, Jun 2, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-06-02T09:52
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, Jun 2, 12:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From New Hope
77.9 mi
01h 19m
To Clarksville
79.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hope and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2348 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Lee Highway

    1243 ft · 16 sec · Lee Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on North Cedar Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville

    30.8 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left 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 New Hope and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64
101 mi · 64%
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 23%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 64

Continue straight

70.4 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
142.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
01h 19m from New Hope
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving New Hope and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from New Hope and 79.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around New Hope and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 142.1 mi (228.68 km).

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#1 New Hope

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,067
Coordinates35.0050800, -85.6583000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 156 (-85.658421, 35.004946)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.03 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
11.12 gal · 42.06 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.65 $47.29
Premium $4.65 $25.88 $51.75
Diesel $5.30 $29.49 $58.98

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Clarksville. The current time is 09:52:04.

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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.