How far is Tracy City, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Tracy City, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.32 mi
02h 22m
Flight
126.28 mi
203.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.28 mi
Kilometers
203.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.32 mi
Kilometers
227.43 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM CDT
Return by in Tracy City
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tracy City
2026-04-19T00:18
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tracy City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Tracy City
69.8 mi
01h 11m
To Clarksville
71.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tracy City and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Railroad Avenue

    2248 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    528 ft · 25 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Colyar Street

    52 m · 5 sec · Colyar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Tracy Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Tracy Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Fairmont Avenue

    1121 ft · 32 sec · Fairmont Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    93 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    822 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    82.6 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tracy City and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
83.7 mi · 59%
I 24 West
36.4 mi · 26%
Tracy Road
5.02 mi · 4%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 3%
TN 76
3.73 mi · 3%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

82.6 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
01h 11m from Tracy City
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tracy City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tracy City to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Tracy City and 71.5 miles from Clarksville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tracy City and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamestown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamestown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tracy City and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.23 km).

Tracy City

#1 Tracy City

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,403
Coordinates35.2603600, -85.7360800
Altitude555
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Railroad Avenue (-85.736118, 35.260479)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Tracy City and Clarksville. The current time is 00:18:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.