How far is Piperton, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Piperton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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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 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Piperton and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piperton and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
1032 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Trenton
843 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto East Van Hook Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street
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Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway
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Turn left onto Atwood Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
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Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Piperton and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
54.6 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Piperton and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Piperton to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Atwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Piperton and 100 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piperton and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Atwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atwood.
Newbern–Dyersburg
Fulton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Piperton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 163.09 mi (262.46 km).
#1 Piperton
Human settlement in Fayette County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.0450900, -89.6217500 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.13 | $52.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.47 | $58.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.25 | $64.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
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 15, 2026
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