How far is Portland, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portland and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland and Clarksville.
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Start on North Broadway
1692 ft · 26 sec · North Broadway
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Take the exit slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Oak Street
1073 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street
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Continue on Maple Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Maple Street
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Continue on College Street
1.6 km · 2 min · College Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Nashville
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
1504 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2581 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 52 sec · College Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · 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 Portland and Clarksville.
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.
SR 25
Continue straight
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portland to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Coopertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Portland and 31.4 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Portland and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Coopertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portland and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 46.93 mi (75.52 km).
#1 Portland
City in Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 13,301 |
| Coordinates | 36.5817100, -86.5163800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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