Clarksville, TX Road Trips
Clarksville, TX serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 391 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clarksville, TX head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Jeff Stapleton
Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
563.3 mi
Laredo, TX
Quickest Drive
5h 51m
Houston, TX
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clarksville, TX
Driving from Clarksville, TX
Expect an average of 391 miles and about 7h 7m behind the wheel when leaving Clarksville, TX. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 563 miles (10h), while the shortest is just 300 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Clarksville, TX most often head toward Laredo, TX (563.3 mi, 10h), Lubbock, TX (415 mi, 7h 38m), San Antonio, TX (407.6 mi, 7h 22m), Montopolis, TX (331.8 mi, 5h 57m), and Austin, TX (329.4 mi, 5h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 391-mile trip from Clarksville, TX, budget about $58 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. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Clarksville, TX and 0 routes heading into Clarksville, TX, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 300 to 563 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clarksville, TX covers 563 miles and takes approximately 10h. Shorter options start at just 300 miles.
The average route from Clarksville, TX runs about 391 miles with a drive time of roughly 7h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 391-mile trip from Clarksville, TX costs roughly $58 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, TX include Laredo, TX, Lubbock, TX, San Antonio, TX and Montopolis, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clarksville, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
2,864
Median Income
$26,364
Median Home Value
$50,100
Median Age
51.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clarksville, TX at a Glance
Founded
1833
Elevation
410 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Clarksville, TX
A sampling of people born in Clarksville, TX.
Tommie Smith
1944
American track and field athlete
John Edward Williams
1922–1994
American writer (1922–1994)
William Humphrey
1924–1997
American novelist (1924–1997)
Earl McCullouch
1946
American football player, sprinter, and hurdler (born 1946)
City data from Wikidata (Q981859), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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