How far is Waverly, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Waverly, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
45.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
39.2 mi
63.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.2 mi
Kilometers
63.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.44 mi
Kilometers
73.13 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Tue, May 12, 9:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Clarksville
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Cumberland City
TN

Human settlement in Stewart County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Waverly
22.7 mi
00h 28m
To Clarksville
22.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    43 m · 8 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Wyly Street

    100 m · 19 sec · West Wyly Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Church Street

    549 ft · 9 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1015 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    21.7 mi · 32 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 13

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
21 mi · 46%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 3%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi · 1%
College Street
0.25 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.19 mi
North Church Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.7 mi · 00h 32m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
39.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland City
00h 28m from Waverly
Leave By
4:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Waverly and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Waverly to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Cumberland City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Waverly and 22.7 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Waverly and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Cumberland City

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

29 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

82 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

111 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

112 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 39.2 mi (63.08 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,118
Coordinates36.0839500, -87.7947500
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-87.794933, 36.083969)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.07 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.14 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Clarksville. The current time is 19:59:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.