How far is Rogersville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Rogersville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242 miles (389.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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
292.6 mi
04h 47m
Flight
242.06 mi
389.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.06 mi
Kilometers
389.55 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.6 mi
Kilometers
470.89 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Mon, Apr 13, 7:52 PM CDT
Return by in Rogersville
Tue, Apr 14, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rogersville
2026-04-13T16:04
Arrive Clarksville
Mon, Apr 13, 8:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
7:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rogersville
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Rogersville
144.3 mi
02h 23m
To Clarksville
148.3 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward West Main Street

    96 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rogersville Bypass

    126 m · 5 sec · Rogersville Bypass

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  11. 11

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  14. 14

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  21. 21

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rogersville 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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 53%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 23%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 13%
West Main Street
16.5 mi · 6%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

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
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
242 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 23m from Rogersville
Leave By
7:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rogersville and 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 Rogersville to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Rogersville and 148.3 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 242 miles (389.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 7:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.92 one way or $77.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Rogersville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rogersville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 242.06 mi (389.55 km).

Rogersville

#1 Rogersville

County seat of Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,364
Coordinates36.4073200, -83.0054400
Altitude392
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 (-83.005451, 36.407342)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.08 L · about $38.92
Round trip
$77.83
20.64 gal · 78.16 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.92 $77.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.89 $87.78
Premium $4.65 $48.03 $96.06
Diesel $5.30 $54.74 $109.47

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rogersville, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Rogersville is 16:04:56, although it is 15:04:56 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.