How far is Red Bank, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Red Bank, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 185.8 miles (299 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
185.77 mi
03h 05m
Flight
151.58 mi
243.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.58 mi
Kilometers
243.95 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.77 mi
Kilometers
298.97 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, May 31, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-05-31T03:19
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:05 AM to 10:05 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
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Red Bank
92 mi
01h 32m
To Clarksville
93.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 8 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2647 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham

    2222 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    127.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  7. 7

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
24
128 mi · 69%
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 20%
Dayton Boulevard
6 mi · 3%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

24

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 22m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
01h 32m from Red Bank
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Red Bank and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Red Bank to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 185.8 miles (299 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Red Bank and 93.8 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Red Bank and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Bank and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 151.58 mi (243.95 km).

Red Bank

#1 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Euclid Avenue West (-85.29412, 35.112405)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.81 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.62 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Red Bank, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Red Bank is 03:19:35, although it is 02:19:35 in Clarksville.

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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.