Ames to Clarksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Ames from Clarksville?
The distance from Ames to Clarksville is 506.4 miles (815 km) as the crow flies. Clarksville is located SE of Ames. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.7 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Ames in Iowa 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Ames 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 169 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
- You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator