How far is Rossville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Rossville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.18 mi
03h 25m
Flight
159.51 mi
256.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.51 mi
Kilometers
256.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.18 mi
Kilometers
323.77 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
9:00 PM CDT
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
Atwood
TN

Town in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States

From Rossville
94.2 mi
01h 42m
To Clarksville
107 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    17 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2474 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    8.7 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    15.3 mi · 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    10 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Stanton Koko Road

    111 m · 9 sec · Stanton Koko Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    943 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Trenton

    843 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    13.5 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Van Hook Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Van Hook Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Atwood Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Atwood Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atwood Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 18%
Main Street
35.4 mi · 18%
Stanton Koko Road
28.4 mi · 14%
Trenton
20.3 mi · 10%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 8%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Stanton Koko Road

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atwood
01h 42m from Rossville
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rossville and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.2 miles (323.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Atwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Rossville and 107 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.77 one way or $53.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atwood

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

55 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

64 mi away
21 Newton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 159.51 mi (256.71 km).

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#1 Rossville

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,012
Coordinates35.0484200, -89.5425800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street (-89.542575, 35.048392)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.87 L · about $26.77
Round trip
$53.55
14.2 gal · 53.74 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.77 $53.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.20 $60.39
Premium $4.65 $33.04 $66.09
Diesel $5.30 $37.66 $75.32

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 Rossville and Clarksville. The current time is 01:00:04.

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.