How far is Red Boiling Springs, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Red Boiling Springs, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.18 mi
02h 03m
Flight
83.8 mi
134.87 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Red Boiling Springs.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.8 mi
Kilometers
134.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.18 mi
Kilometers
170.88 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 2:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Boiling Springs
2026-04-15T10:03
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Boiling Springs
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
Hendersonville
TN

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

From Red Boiling Springs
52.3 mi
01h 01m
To Clarksville
53.9 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lafayette Road

    23.7 mi · 35 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway

    1993 ft · 41 sec · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Red River Road

    1863 ft · 32 sec · Red River Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Long Hollow Pike

    2 mi · 3 min · Long Hollow Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Madison, Old Hickory Boulevard

    1735 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Old Hickory Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Old Hickory Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Boiling Springs 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
29.6 mi · 28%
Lafayette Road
23.7 mi · 22%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
17.7 mi · 17%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 4%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 4%
West Old Hickory Boulevard
3.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 31m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
83.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hendersonville
01h 01m from Red Boiling Springs
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Red Boiling Springs 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 Red Boiling Springs to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Hendersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Red Boiling Springs and 53.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Red Boiling Springs and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Hendersonville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

22 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Boiling Springs and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.87 km).

Red Boiling Springs

#1 Red Boiling Springs

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates36.5333900, -85.8499800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-85.849689, 36.533417)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.18 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.5 gal · 28.36 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.65 $17.45 $34.91
Diesel $5.30 $19.89 $39.78

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

There is no time difference between Red Boiling Springs and Clarksville. The current time is 10:03:40.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.