Clarksville to Gainesville, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

557.2 miles 896.8 km · straight line
668.7 miles estimated 1076.2 km · driving distance
13h 27min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
147° SSE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Gainesville, Florida?

The distance from Clarksville to Gainesville, Florida is 557.2 miles (896.8 km) as the crow flies. Gainesville, Florida is located SSE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 668.7 miles, taking about 13h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Gainesville, Florida in Florida.

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 Clarksville and Gainesville, Florida. 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 Gainesville, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 27min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 8min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 29min $80–$234* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Gainesville, Florida

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m elevation
Explore more routes from Gainesville, Florida

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients