How far is South Cleveland, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from South Cleveland, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.71 mi
03h 30m
Flight
169.15 mi
272.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.15 mi
Kilometers
272.22 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.71 mi
Kilometers
339.11 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM CDT
Return by in South Cleveland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Cleveland
2026-04-19T06:09
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:31 AM to 10:31 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
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Cleveland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From South Cleveland
104.6 mi
01h 45m
To Clarksville
106.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
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 South Cleveland and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Cleveland and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    12 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 18th Street Southeast

    43 m · 9 sec · 18th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dalton Pk

    1353 ft · 27 sec · Dalton Pk

  5. 5

    Continue on Dalton Pike Southeast

    2186 ft · 46 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn right

    605 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto King Street Southeast

    71 m · 10 sec · King Street Southeast

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Appalachian Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    134.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  13. 13

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

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

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

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  23. 23

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

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Cleveland 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
134 mi · 64%
I 24 West
37.1 mi · 18%
Appalachian Highway
23.3 mi · 11%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 2%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

134 mi · 02h 32m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.6 mi
169.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
01h 45m from South Cleveland
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Cleveland 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 South Cleveland to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from South Cleveland and 106.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between South Cleveland and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Cleveland and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 169.15 mi (272.22 km).

South Cleveland

#1 South Cleveland

Census-designated place in Bradley County, Tennessee

Population6,912
Coordinates35.1411900, -84.8721700
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Dalton Pk (-84.872015, 35.141115)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between South Cleveland, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in South Cleveland is 06:09:50, although it is 05:09:50 in Clarksville.

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.