How far is Whiteville, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Whiteville, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
166.91 mi
02h 57m
Flight
130.16 mi
209.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.16 mi
Kilometers
209.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.91 mi
Kilometers
268.62 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Whiteville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiteville
2026-06-01T11:11
Arrive Clarksville
Mon, Jun 1, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiteville
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
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Whiteville
79.7 mi
01h 28m
To Clarksville
87.2 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    962 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    843 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Cumberland Street

    590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Chester Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    9.3 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West College Street

    101 m · 9 sec · West College Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    23.4 mi · 34 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 13

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

  20. 20

    Continue on Cumberland Drive

    2881 ft · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Riverside Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto College Street

    1300 ft · 28 sec · College Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whiteville 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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
80.5 mi · 48%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 14%
State Highway 13
7.62 mi · 5%
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 2%
East Chester Street
2.65 mi · 2%
South Riverside Drive
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
130.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 28m from Whiteville
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Whiteville 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 Whiteville to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Whiteville and 87.2 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Whiteville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiteville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 130.16 mi (209.47 km).

Whiteville

#1 Whiteville

Town in Hardeman County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,449
Coordinates35.3264700, -89.1495100
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.149581, 35.32647)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Whiteville and Clarksville. The current time is 11:11:37.

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.