How far is Norris, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Norris, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 228.7 miles (368 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.5 miles (297 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
228.64 mi
03h 46m
Flight
184.58 mi
297.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.58 mi
Kilometers
297.05 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.64 mi
Kilometers
367.96 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM CDT
Return by in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris
2026-04-22T21:21
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Norris
112.8 mi
01h 53m
To Clarksville
115.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°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 Norris and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andersonville Highway

    113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  22. 22

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  25. 25

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  32. 32

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norris 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
139 mi · 61%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 17%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 4%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 3%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.04 mi · 2%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 25m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
184.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 53m from Norris
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norris and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.7 miles (368 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Norris and 115.8 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 184.5 miles (297 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norris and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 184.58 mi (297.05 km).

Norris

#1 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norris Road (-84.068221, 36.195399)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.54 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.08 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norris, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Norris is 21:21:03, although it is 20:21:03 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.