How far is Obion, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Obion, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
122.55 mi
02h 22m
Flight
103.61 mi
166.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.61 mi
Kilometers
166.74 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.55 mi
Kilometers
197.22 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Obion
Tue, May 12, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Obion
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Obion
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
Paris
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Obion
61.2 mi
01h 11m
To Clarksville
61.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

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

    78 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Street

    122 m · 23 sec · 8th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Palestine Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Elbridge-Obion Road

    1988 ft · 42 sec · Elbridge-Obion Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 51 North: Union City

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on West Reelfoot Avenue

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Reelfoot Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on TN 22 South: Martin

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

  14. 14

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

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Paris Highway

    23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Obion 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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
28.2 mi · 23%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 20%
Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 19%
TN 22 South
17.7 mi · 14%
US 51 North
13.7 mi · 11%
West Reelfoot Avenue
4.44 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
103.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 11m from Obion
Leave By
1:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Obion and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Obion and 61.3 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 1:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Obion and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

56 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

87 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

87 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Obion and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 103.61 mi (166.74 km).

Obion

#1 Obion

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,043
Coordinates36.2589600, -89.1917400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.191717, 36.259151)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.37 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.74 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Obion and Clarksville. The current time is 18:30:17.

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.