How far is Tazewell, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Tazewell, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 31m.
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Town in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tazewell and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tazewell and Clarksville.
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Start on Main Street
60 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Montgomery Street
72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maynardville Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway
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Continue on Maynardville Pike
8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike
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Continue on North Broadway
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass
5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass
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Merge slight left
16.6 mi · 19 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 Tazewell 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
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tazewell to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Tazewell and 137.6 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.6 miles (338.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.16 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tazewell and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tazewell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tazewell and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 210.58 mi (338.89 km).
#1 Tazewell
City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 36.4542500, -83.5693500 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| 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: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.16 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.87 | $101.73 |
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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