Clarksville to Iowa City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

419.1 miles 674.4 km · straight line
502.9 miles estimated 809.3 km · driving distance
10h 7min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Iowa City?

The distance from Clarksville to Iowa City is 419.1 miles (674.4 km) as the crow flies. Iowa City is located NNW of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 502.9 miles, taking about 10h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Iowa City in Iowa.

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 Clarksville and Iowa City. 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 Iowa City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 7min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 8min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 37min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Iowa City

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Iowa City
41.66°N, 91.53°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 140 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients