How far is Newport, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Newport, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 275.3 miles (443 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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
275.29 mi
04h 21m
Flight
235.67 mi
379.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.67 mi
Kilometers
379.27 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.29 mi
Kilometers
443.03 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Newport
Wed, May 13, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-05-13T04:17
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, May 13, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
9:00 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Newport
136.7 mi
02h 10m
To Clarksville
138.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1531 ft · 33 sec · East Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cosby Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Cosby Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 56%
Cosby Highway
68.6 mi · 25%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 14%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 1%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
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
04h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 10m from Newport
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.3 miles (443 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Newport and 138.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.62 one way or $73.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Newport and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 235.67 mi (379.27 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: McMahan Avenue (-83.187469, 35.967024)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.77 L · about $36.62
Round trip
$73.23
19.42 gal · 73.54 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.62 $73.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.30 $82.59
Premium $4.65 $45.19 $90.38
Diesel $5.30 $51.50 $103.00

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newport, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Newport is 04:17:51, although it is 03:17:51 in Clarksville.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.