How far is Watertown, TN from Clarksville, TN?
The driving distance from Watertown, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Clarksville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Clarksville.
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Start on East Main Street
101 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Pearl Avenue
680 ft · 32 sec · South Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Pike
10.8 mi · 15 min · Sparta Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40 West: Nashville
1086 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
26.3 mi · 28 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 Watertown and Clarksville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 West
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
33.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Watertown and Sunny near Clarksville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Clarksville?
The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Nashville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Watertown and 46.7 miles from Clarksville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Watertown and Sunny near Clarksville.
Stop Ideas Near Nashville
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 Nashville.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 74.5 mi (119.9 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,517 |
| Coordinates | 36.1003400, -86.1319300 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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