How far is Smyrna, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Smyrna, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
83.39 mi
01h 50m
Flight
67.11 mi
108.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.11 mi
Kilometers
108.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.39 mi
Kilometers
134.2 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, May 6, 12:33 PM CDT
Return by in Smyrna
Wed, May 6, 2:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smyrna
2026-05-06T10:43
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, May 6, 12:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smyrna
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
Puryear
TN

Human settlement in Henry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Smyrna
48.7 mi
00h 55m
To Clarksville
34.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buck Ditch Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Buck Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Smyrna Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Buena Vista Road

    4.5 mi · 11 min · Buena Vista Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Veterans Drive

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Veterans Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    8.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1652 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Highland Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · Highland Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Smyrna and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 44%
Main Street
28.1 mi · 34%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 9%
Buena Vista Road
4.53 mi · 5%
South Veterans Drive
3.97 mi · 5%
Smyrna Road
2.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

28.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
67.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Puryear
00h 55m from Smyrna
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Smyrna and 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 Smyrna to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Puryear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Smyrna and 34.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Smyrna and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Puryear

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

50 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Paducah, KY

71 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

87 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

91 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 67.11 mi (108.01 km).

Smyrna

#1 Smyrna

Town in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

Population53,185
Coordinates35.9564500, -88.3317100
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Buck Ditch Road (-88.331713, 35.956423)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.50 $25.01
Premium $4.65 $13.68 $27.37
Diesel $5.30 $15.59 $31.19

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Smyrna and Clarksville. The current time is 10:43:06.

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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.