How far is Nolensville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Nolensville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
70.17 mi
01h 19m
Flight
55.41 mi
89.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.41 mi
Kilometers
89.18 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.17 mi
Kilometers
112.93 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Nolensville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nolensville
2026-04-18T21:13
Arrive Clarksville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nolensville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ridgetop
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Nolensville
31.9 mi
00h 39m
To Clarksville
38.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nolensville Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Nolensville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Nolensville Pike

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Nolensville Pike

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    71 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Thompson Lane

    139 m · 15 sec · Thompson Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Foster Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Foster Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Murfreesboro Pike

    1198 ft · 25 sec · Murfreesboro Pike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fesslers Lane

    1821 ft · 48 sec · Fesslers Lane

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 West, I 40 West

    741 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  12. 12

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
37.3 mi · 53%
Nolensville Pike
9.45 mi · 13%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 7%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 5%
Nolensville Road
2.66 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgetop
00h 39m from Nolensville
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Nolensville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Nolensville and 38.3 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Nolensville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

54 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nolensville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 55.41 mi (89.18 km).

Nolensville

#1 Nolensville

City is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population11,145
Coordinates35.9522900, -86.6694400
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Nolensville Road (-86.66941, 35.952303)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Nolensville and Clarksville. The current time is 21:13:30.

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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.