How far is Selmer, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Selmer, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selmer and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selmer and Clarksville.
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Start on East Court Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Court Avenue
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Turn left
12.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Maple Street
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto State Route 100
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Route 100
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Turn left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right
1391 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
1116 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto West College Street
101 m · 9 sec · West College Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on Cumberland Drive
2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
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Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto College Street
1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
41 m · 3 sec · 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 Selmer 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.
State Route 100
Merge slight left
37.1 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Selmer and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selmer to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Selmer and 75.1 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Selmer and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville
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 Selmer and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 116.59 mi (187.63 km).
#1 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
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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