How far is Trenton, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Trenton, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
110.77 mi
02h 09m
Flight
95.96 mi
154.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.96 mi
Kilometers
154.43 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.77 mi
Kilometers
178.26 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in Trenton
Tue, May 5, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-05T03:05
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, May 5, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Paris
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Trenton
55.5 mi
01h 04m
To Clarksville
55.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trenton and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Eaton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Eaton Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Milan Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Milan Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Concord Cades Road

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Concord Cades Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cades Atwood Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atwood Highway

    1516 ft · 26 sec · Atwood Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street

    16.4 mi · 24 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    11.8 mi · 13 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Paris Bypass

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Paris Bypass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    24.2 mi · 28 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway

    848 ft · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway

    2928 ft · 38 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Lake Highway

    2848 ft · 37 sec · Lake Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Donelson Parkway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Donelson Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    28.1 mi · 34 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard

    607 ft · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Providence Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Providence Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 33%
Main Street
29.8 mi · 27%
East Main Street
16.4 mi · 15%
Paris Bypass
7.62 mi · 7%
Concord Cades Road
6.82 mi · 6%
Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paris
01h 04m from Trenton
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Trenton 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 Trenton to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Paris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.5 miles from Trenton and 55.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.74 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Trenton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Paris

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paris, 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 Paris.

RAIL

Fulton

56 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

87 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Paducah, KY

87 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Clarksville, TN

90 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 95.96 mi (154.43 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

City in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,147
Coordinates35.9806200, -88.9414500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: East Eaton Street (-88.941443, 35.980713)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.74
Round trip
$29.49
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.74 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.63 $33.26
Premium $4.65 $18.20 $36.39
Diesel $5.30 $20.74 $41.48

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Clarksville. The current time is 03:05:10.

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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.