Clarksville, IA Road Trips
Clarksville, IA serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 115-mile quick runs to 252-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Clarksville, IA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
252.2 mi
Council Bluffs, IA
Quickest Drive
42m
Waterloo, IA
Plan Around Clarksville, IA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clarksville, IA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clarksville, IA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clarksville, IA
Clarksville, IA to Council Bluffs, IA
Clarksville, IA to Sioux City, IA
Clarksville, IA to Davenport, IA
Clarksville, IA to West Des Moines, IA
Clarksville, IA to Des Moines, IA
Clarksville, IA to Ankeny, IA
Driving from Clarksville, IA
The typical drive from Clarksville, IA covers about 167 miles and takes around 3h 20m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (4h 51m), while the shortest is just 115 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Clarksville, IA most often head toward Council Bluffs, IA (252.2 mi, 4h 51m), Sioux City, IA (210.6 mi, 4h 20m), Davenport, IA (167.1 mi, 3h 20m), West Des Moines, IA (130.8 mi, 2h 39m), and Des Moines, IA (124.6 mi, 2h 30m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IA currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 167-mile trip from Clarksville, IA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Clarksville, IA and 2 routes heading into Clarksville, IA, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 115 to 252 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clarksville, IA covers 252 miles and takes approximately 4h 51m. Shorter options start at just 115 miles.
The average route from Clarksville, IA runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 167-mile trip from Clarksville, IA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clarksville, IA include Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux City, IA, Davenport, IA and West Des Moines, IA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clarksville, IA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,248
Median Income
$55,781
Median Home Value
$114,200
Median Age
44.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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