Charlottesville to Clarksville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charlottesville from Clarksville?

The distance from Charlottesville to Clarksville is 499 miles (803.1 km) as the crow flies. Clarksville is located W of Charlottesville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 598.8 miles, taking about 12h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Charlottesville in Virginia and Clarksville in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Charlottesville 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.