How far is White Bluff, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from White Bluff, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
36.13 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.17 mi
48.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.17 mi
Kilometers
48.56 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.13 mi
Kilometers
58.14 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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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 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:20 PM CDT
Return by in White Bluff
Wed, Apr 22, 8:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Bluff
2026-04-22T18:32
Arrive Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in White Bluff
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
Vanleer
TN

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

From White Bluff
18 mi
00h 24m
To Clarksville
18.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Bluff and Clarksville.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    1759 ft · 30 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Charles Speight Highway

    9.6 mi · 14 min · Charles Speight Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16.2 mi · 23 min

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  5. 5

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bluff 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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles Speight Highway
9.55 mi · 26%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 21%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 4%
Cumberland Drive
0.55 mi · 2%
Broadway Street
0.33 mi · 1%
College Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

16.2 mi · 00h 23m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vanleer
00h 24m from White Bluff
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Bluff and Sunny near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from White Bluff to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Vanleer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from White Bluff and 18.1 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Bluff and Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Vanleer

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

34 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

61 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Bluff and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 30.17 mi (48.56 km).

White Bluff

#1 White Bluff

City in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,689
Coordinates36.1075600, -87.2208400
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-87.220968, 36.107392)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.83
Round trip
$9.65
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.83 $9.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.44 $10.89
Premium $4.65 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $5.30 $6.79 $13.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between White Bluff and Clarksville. The current time is 18:32:29.

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.