How far is Sweetwater, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 218.7 miles (352 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and Clarksville.
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Start on North Main Street
2890 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Oakland Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Oakland Road
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Take the ramp right
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville
1864 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Nashville
154.4 mi · 2 hr 46 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 Sweetwater and Clarksville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Nashville
Merge slight right onto Nashville
154 mi · 02h 46m
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.
Clear leaving Sweetwater and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sweetwater to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 218.7 miles (352 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Sweetwater and 104.3 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sweetwater and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Sweetwater and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Baxter
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 Baxter.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 174.11 mi (280.21 km).
#1 Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6014600, -84.4610400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 352 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $3.90 | $30.14 | $60.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $33.70 | $67.40 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $36.86 | $73.71 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $46.34 | $92.67 |
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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