How far is Russellville, AR from Clarksville, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.23 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.01 mi
37.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.01 mi
Kilometers
37.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-04-19T02:16
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Russellville
13.1 mi
00h 15m
To Clarksville
13.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 103, AR 21

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Rogers Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Rogers Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2193 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
19.3 mi · 74%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 18%
South Rogers Street
1.3 mi · 5%
East Main Street
0.42 mi · 2%
Mission Road
0.25 mi · 1%
AR 103
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
00h 15m from Russellville
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Russellville and 13.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 23.01 mi (37.03 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.5 L · about $3.48
Round trip
$6.97
1.84 gal · 7 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.48 $6.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.92 $7.84
Premium $4.63 $4.26 $8.51
Diesel $5.42 $4.98 $9.96

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 Arkansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Clarksville. The current time is 02:16:25.

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.