Austin, Texas to Clarksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

738.1 miles 1187.9 km · straight line
855.3 miles actual route 1376.4 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Clarksville?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Clarksville is 738.1 miles (1187.9 km) as the crow flies. Clarksville is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 855.3 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Clarksville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Clarksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $103–$299* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Clarksville

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM