How far is Spurgeon, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Spurgeon, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spurgeon and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spurgeon and Clarksville.
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Start on the route
29 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Gray Station Road
123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road
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Turn left onto Kingsport Highway
1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway
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Continue on Fort Henry Drive
3 mi · 5 min · Fort Henry Drive
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Turn left onto SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City
1232 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.1 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 Spurgeon and Clarksville.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
155 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Spurgeon and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spurgeon to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160 miles from Spurgeon and 163.3 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.03 one way or $86.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spurgeon and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spurgeon and Sunny near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spurgeon and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 272.45 mi (438.47 km).
#1 Spurgeon
Town
| Population | 3,957 |
| Coordinates | 36.4395500, -82.4557000 |
| Altitude | 431 |
| 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: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.03 | $86.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.53 | $97.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.10 | $106.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.52 | $121.04 |
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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