Clarksville to Downers Grove: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.4 miles 589.7 km · straight line
439.7 miles estimated 707.6 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
355° N bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Downers Grove?

The distance from Clarksville to Downers Grove is 366.4 miles (589.7 km) as the crow flies. Downers Grove is located N of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 439.7 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Downers Grove in Illinois.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Clarksville and Downers Grove. 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.

How to Get from Clarksville to Downers Grove

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Downers Grove

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Downers Grove
41.81°N, 88.01°W
America/Chicago
226m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients