How far is Ridgely, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.62 mi
02h 47m
Flight
119.79 mi
192.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.79 mi
Kilometers
192.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.62 mi
Kilometers
232.74 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Ridgely
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgely
2026-04-22T23:24
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgely
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
Cottage Grove
TN

Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Ridgely
72 mi
01h 23m
To Clarksville
72.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    47 m · 6 sec · Depot Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    64 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Poplar Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Poplar Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Headden Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Headden Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 78

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Route 78

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lower Wynnburg Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lower Wynnburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

    2451 ft · 1 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Wynnburg Keefe Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wynnburg Keefe Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Bluebank Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluebank Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 21

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 22

    19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22

  14. 14

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45W South, TN 22 South

    104 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Section Line Road

    15.6 mi · 17 min · Section Line Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Pikeview Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

  22. 22

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

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Paris Highway

    23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
28.1 mi · 19%
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 17%
Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 16%
State Route 22
19.5 mi · 14%
Section Line Road
15.6 mi · 11%
TN 22 South
4.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
119.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 23m from Ridgely
Leave By
12:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridgely and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgely to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Ridgely and 72.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.23 one way or $38.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgely and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

40 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

76 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

76 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

101 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgely and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.78 km).

Ridgely

#1 Ridgely

Town in Lake County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,604
Coordinates36.2634000, -89.4878500
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Depot Street (-89.487855, 36.263594)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.32 L · about $19.23
Round trip
$38.46
10.2 gal · 38.64 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.23 $38.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.69 $43.38
Premium $4.65 $23.74 $47.47
Diesel $5.30 $27.05 $54.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgely and Clarksville. The current time is 23:24:14.

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.