How far is Ripley, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Ripley, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Clarksville.
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Start on East Washington Street
19 m · 5 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
113 m · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
24 m · 6 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jackson Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · West Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Lake Drive
575 ft · 11 sec · Lake Drive
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Turn straight onto Cleveland Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Davis Highway
19.6 mi · 24 min · Jefferson Davis Highway
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Turn slight right onto South Main Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Main Avenue
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Turn right onto East Court Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East Court Street
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Continue straight
22.1 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Dyersburg Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dyersburg Highway
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Continue on West Eaton Street
2526 ft · 43 sec · West Eaton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Eaton Street
47 m · 3 sec · East Eaton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Eaton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Eaton Street
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Continue on Milan Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway
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Turn left onto Concord Cades Road
6.8 mi · 9 min · Concord Cades Road
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Continue on Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atwood Highway
1516 ft · 26 sec · Atwood Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass
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Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Ripley and Clarksville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ripley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
McKenzie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Ripley and 89.7 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ripley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near McKenzie
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 Ripley and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 132.68 mi (213.52 km).
#1 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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