Clarksville to New River Gorge: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Clarksville from New River Gorge?

The distance from Clarksville to New River Gorge is 361 miles (580.9 km) as the crow flies. New River Gorge is located ENE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 433.2 miles, taking about 8h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and New River Gorge in West Virginia.

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 New River Gorge. 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.