How far is Rural Hill, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Rural Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.06 mi
01h 21m
Flight
56.71 mi
91.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.71 mi
Kilometers
91.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.06 mi
Kilometers
114.36 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Rural Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rural Hill
2026-04-19T02:20
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rural Hill
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
Ridgetop
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Rural Hill
34 mi
00h 40m
To Clarksville
37 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rural Hill and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Stewarts Ferry Pike

    551 ft · 29 sec · Stewarts Ferry Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Logue Road

    2.2 mi · 9 min · Logue Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Central Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Central Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Mount Juliet Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Mount Juliet Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1428 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  10. 10

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 54%
I 40 West
12.5 mi · 18%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 7%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 3%
Logue Road
2.23 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

33.9 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgetop
00h 40m from Rural Hill
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rural Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rural Hill to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Ridgetop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Rural Hill and 37 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rural Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgetop

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

54 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rural Hill and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 56.71 mi (91.26 km).

Rural Hill

#1 Rural Hill

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

Population2,007
Coordinates36.1167300, -86.4791600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Stewarts Ferry Pike (-86.479148, 36.116866)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.49 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 18.98 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rural Hill and Clarksville. The current time is 02:20:57.

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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.