How far is Richmond, IN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Richmond, IN to Clarksville, TN is about 351.8 miles (566.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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
351.8 mi
05h 45m
Flight
264.44 mi
425.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.44 mi
Kilometers
425.58 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.8 mi
Kilometers
566.16 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 05h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, Apr 21, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Wed, Apr 22, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-21T13:49
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, Apr 21, 7:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Graham
IN

Unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana

From Richmond
173.5 mi
02h 52m
To Clarksville
178.3 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    9 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    1367 ft · 44 sec · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Chester Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    1563 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    60.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South, I 465 North

    1463 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 South

    1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    113.8 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Vincennes, Henderson, Kentucky

    884 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    2455 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    789 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41 South: Henderson, Kentucky

    1353 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 69 South: Madisonville, Fulton

    41.6 mi · 45 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 169 South: Hopkinsville

    1.1 km · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    33.5 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East: Nashville

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell

    2299 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right

    617 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    11 mi · 18 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
204 mi · 58%
Chester Boulevard
63.8 mi · 18%
I 169 South
34.2 mi · 10%
I 465 South
14.5 mi · 4%
US 41 South
11.4 mi · 3%
Fort Campbell Boulevard
11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

114 mi · 02h 04m

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
05h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Graham
02h 52m from Richmond
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 351.8 miles (566.2 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Graham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.5 miles from Richmond and 178.3 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.80 one way or $93.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Graham

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

89 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 264.44 mi (425.58 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Indiana, United States

Population35,239
Coordinates39.8289400, -84.8902400
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.890238, 39.829002)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 566 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.41 gal
46.99 L · about $46.80
Round trip
$93.60
24.82 gal · 93.98 L
Estimated CO2
110.3 kg one way
Round trip: 220.6 kg / 486 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.80 $93.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.78 $105.56
Premium $4.65 $57.76 $115.51
Diesel $5.30 $65.82 $131.65

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 Indiana · Apr 21, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Richmond, IN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Richmond is 13:49:52, although it is 12:49:52 in Clarksville.

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.