How far is South Pittsburg, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from South Pittsburg, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Pittsburg and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Pittsburg and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
1214 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 64, I 24: Nashville
30.8 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
1680 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street
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Turn left 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 South Pittsburg and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 64
Continue straight
70.4 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Pittsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Pittsburg to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 155.5 miles (250.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from South Pittsburg and 78.6 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Pittsburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Pittsburg and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 140 mi (225.31 km).
#1 South Pittsburg
City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.0123000, -85.7044100 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| 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: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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