Clinton, TN Road Trips
Clinton, TN serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 324 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Clinton, TN head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
384.1 mi
Memphis, TN
Quickest Drive
4h 2m
Columbia, TN
Plan Around Clinton, TN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Clinton, TN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Clinton, TN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Clinton, TN
Driving from Clinton, TN
On average, trips departing from Clinton, TN run 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 4m. 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 384 miles (7h 9m), while the shortest is just 214 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Clinton, TN are Memphis, TN (384.1 mi, 7h 9m), Collierville, TN (374.5 mi, 7h 1m), and Columbia, TN (214.2 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TN currently averages around $3.83 per gallon. For the typical 324-mile trip from Clinton, TN, budget about $49 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. 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 3 mapped routes leaving Clinton, TN and 2 routes heading into Clinton, TN, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 214 to 384 miles.
The longest mapped route from Clinton, TN covers 384 miles and takes approximately 7h 9m. Shorter options start at just 214 miles.
The average route from Clinton, TN runs about 324 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 4m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.83/gallon for regular), the average 324-mile trip from Clinton, TN costs roughly $49 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Clinton, TN include Memphis, TN, Collierville, TN and Columbia, TN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Clinton, TN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,141
Median Income
$64,005
Median Home Value
$204,700
Median Age
45.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Clinton, TN at a Glance
Founded
1801
Elevation
820 ft
Area
12 mi²
Notable People from Clinton, TN
A sampling of people born in Clinton, TN.
Trey Hollingsworth
1983
American businessman and politician
John C. Houk
1860–1923
American politician (1860–1923)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Clinton, TN.
Daugherty Furniture Building
Green McAdoo School
former school, now museum, in Tennessee, U.S.
City data from Wikidata (Q2251630), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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