Clarksville, TN Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Clarksville, TN is a local road trip base with 96 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 27-mile quick runs to 239-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Clarksville, TN spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

96

Longest Drive

339.3 mi

Unicoi, TN

Quickest Drive

42m

Erin, TN

Plan Around Clarksville, TN

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Clarksville, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Unicoi, TN to Clarksville, TN 339.3 mi · 6h 18m Bristol, TN to Clarksville, TN 336.9 mi · 6h 13m Central, TN to Clarksville, TN 332.8 mi · 6h 13m Blountville, TN to Clarksville, TN 328.3 mi · 6h 4m

Continue From Clarksville, TN

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Clarksville, TN to Seymour, TN 239.2 mi · 4h 30m Clarksville, TN to Jacksboro, TN 230 mi · 4h 35m Clarksville, TN to Knoxville, TN 225.1 mi · 4h 12m Clarksville, TN to Athens, TN 211.8 mi · 4h 22m

Trips from Clarksville, TN

Clarksville, TN to Seymour, TN

239.2 mi 4h 30m

Clarksville, TN to Jacksboro, TN

230 mi 4h 35m

Clarksville, TN to Knoxville, TN

225.1 mi 4h 12m

Clarksville, TN to Athens, TN

211.8 mi 4h 22m

Clarksville, TN to East Cleveland, TN

209.9 mi 4h 6m

Clarksville, TN to Memphis, TN

208.9 mi 4h 9m

Clarksville, TN to Cleveland, TN

207.3 mi 4h 1m

Clarksville, TN to Collegedale, TN

195 mi 3h 48m

Clarksville, TN to Middle Valley, TN

194.6 mi 3h 47m

Clarksville, TN to East Brainerd, TN

188.4 mi 3h 40m

Clarksville, TN to East Chattanooga, TN

182.3 mi 3h 33m

Clarksville, TN to Oakland, TN

181.2 mi 3h 42m

Clarksville, TN to Brighton, TN

179.8 mi 3h 53m

Clarksville, TN to Powells Crossroads, TN

167.4 mi 3h 14m

Clarksville, TN to Halls, TN

164.4 mi 3h 33m

Clarksville, TN to Grimsley, TN

160.6 mi 3h 9m

Clarksville, TN to Bolivar, TN

153.7 mi 3h 20m

Clarksville, TN to Adamsville, TN

133 mi 2h 58m

Driving from Clarksville, TN

The typical drive from Clarksville, TN covers about 135 miles and takes around 2h 47m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 239 miles (4h 35m), while the shortest is just 27 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Clarksville, TN most often head toward Seymour, TN (239.2 mi, 4h 30m), Jacksboro, TN (230 mi, 4h 35m), Knoxville, TN (225.1 mi, 4h 12m), Athens, TN (211.8 mi, 4h 22m), and East Cleveland, TN (209.9 mi, 4h 6m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Clarksville, TN, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 36 mapped routes leaving Clarksville, TN and 60 routes heading into Clarksville, TN, covering 96 total connections. Distances range from 27 to 239 miles.

The longest mapped route from Clarksville, TN covers 239 miles and takes approximately 4h 35m. Shorter options start at just 27 miles.

The average route from Clarksville, TN runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 47m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Clarksville, TN costs roughly $20 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, TN include Seymour, TN, Jacksboro, TN, Knoxville, TN and Athens, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.