How far is Wildwood, TN from Clarksville, TN?

The driving distance from Wildwood, TN to Clarksville, TN is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.56 mi
03h 46m
Flight
200.91 mi
323.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.91 mi
Kilometers
323.34 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.56 mi
Kilometers
379.09 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 1:25 AM CST
Return by in Wildwood
Mon, Nov 9, 6:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-11-08T22:38
Arrive Clarksville
Mon, Nov 9, 2:25 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Wildwood
116.6 mi
01h 53m
To Clarksville
118.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wildwood Road

    2637 ft · 1 min · Wildwood Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wildwood Road

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Wildwood Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Knoxville Highway

    1480 ft · 32 sec · Old Knoxville Highway

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    639 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    141 m · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Pellissippi Parkway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    3090 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    154.8 mi · 2 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  16. 16

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    33.9 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 76

    1680 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1877 ft · 44 sec · University Avenue

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    1772 ft · 46 sec · College Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    41 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood and Clarksville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
155 mi · 66%
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 16%
Pellissippi Parkway
13.7 mi · 6%
I 40 West
8.2 mi · 3%
Wildwood Road
5.16 mi · 2%
Madison Street
4.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

155 mi · 02h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
200.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 53m from Wildwood
Leave By
9:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Wildwood 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 Wildwood to Clarksville?

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.6 miles from Wildwood and 118.9 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.14 one way or $60.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wildwood and Clarksville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Wildwood and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Clarksville.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 200.91 mi (323.34 km).

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#1 Wildwood

Wildwood is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8037000, -83.8712900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Clarksville

#2 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Wildwood Road (-83.871268, 35.803672)
End: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $30.14
Round trip
$60.28
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $30.14 $60.28
Mid-grade $4.10 $34.08 $68.16
Premium $4.52 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.86 $48.67 $97.34

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Wildwood, TN and Clarksville, TN. The current time in Wildwood is 22:38:35, although it is 21:38:35 in Clarksville.

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.