How far is Washington Court House, OH from Clarksville, OH?

The driving distance from Washington Court House, OH to Clarksville, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.71 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.39 mi
48.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.39 mi
Kilometers
48.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.71 mi
Kilometers
52.64 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:31 AM EST
Return by in Washington Court House
Sun, Nov 8, 7:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Court House
2026-11-08T05:39
Arrive Clarksville
Sun, Nov 8, 6:31 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Court House
9:30 PM EST
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
Clinton
OH

City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa

From Washington Court House
16.3 mi
00h 25m
To Clarksville
16.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Court House and Clarksville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Court House and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    2035 ft · 37 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clinton Avenue

    18.5 mi · 29 min · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward SR 73 West: Waynesville

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Wilmington Bypass

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mitchell Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Mitchell Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Clarksville Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Clarksville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1443 ft · 42 sec · North 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    54 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto E Street

    22 m · 5 sec · E Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · E Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Court House and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clinton Avenue
18.5 mi · 56%
Wilmington Bypass
5.13 mi · 16%
South Clarksville Road
4.08 mi · 12%
Mitchell Road
1.34 mi · 4%
East Court Street
0.39 mi · 1%
SR 73 West
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Clinton Avenue

Turn straight onto Clinton Avenue

18.5 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 25m from Washington Court House
Leave By
4:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Washington Court House and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Court House to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Washington Court House and 16.4 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.50 one way or $9.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Washington Court House and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

91 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Court House and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 30.39 mi (48.91 km).

Washington Court House

#1 Washington Court House

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Population14,193
Coordinates39.5364500, -83.4390800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
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#2 Clarksville

Clarksville is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4014500, -83.9813200
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)
End: Clarksville (-83.98132, 39.40145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.50
Round trip
$9.00
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $4.50 $9.00
Mid-grade $4.50 $5.17 $10.34
Premium $5.04 $5.80 $11.60
Diesel $6.36 $7.31 $14.62

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 Ohio · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Court House and Clarksville. The current time is 05:39:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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