How far is Tiptonville, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Tiptonville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tiptonville and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiptonville and Clarksville.
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Start on Church Street
1735 ft · 50 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1810 ft · 31 sec · Church Street
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Continue on State Route 21
4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 21
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Turn left onto State Route 22
19.5 mi · 29 min · State Route 22
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45W South, TN 22 South
1568 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45W South, TN 22 South
104 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Section Line Road
15.6 mi · 17 min · Section Line Road
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Keep slight left to continue on TN 22 South: Dresden
4.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Pikeview Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pikeview Street
2048 ft · 35 sec · Pikeview Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Paris Highway
23.3 mi · 35 min · Paris Highway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Highway
2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway
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Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway
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Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard
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Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard
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Continue on North 2nd Street
1.5 km · 2 min · 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 Tiptonville and Clarksville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
28.1 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tiptonville 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 Tiptonville to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Henry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Tiptonville and 71 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tiptonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Henry
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 Henry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tiptonville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 117.87 mi (189.69 km).
#1 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.67 | $37.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.04 | $46.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
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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