Altoona to Clarksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Altoona from Clarksville?

The distance from Altoona to Clarksville is 557.1 miles (896.5 km) as the crow flies. Clarksville is located WSW of Altoona. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.5 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Altoona in Pennsylvania and Clarksville in Tennessee.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Altoona and Clarksville. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.