Clarksville to Detroit: Road Trip Guide & Distance

462.1 miles 743.7 km · straight line
536.9 miles actual route 864.1 km · driving distance
10h 22min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
29° NNE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Detroit?

The distance from Clarksville to Detroit is 462.1 miles (743.7 km) as the crow flies. Detroit is located NNE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 536.9 miles, taking about 10h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Detroit in Michigan.

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. 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 Clarksville and Detroit. 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 Clarksville to Detroit

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 22min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 26min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~9h 51min $64–$188* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Detroit

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM