Clarksville to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

551.5 miles 887.5 km · straight line
661.8 miles estimated 1065 km · driving distance
13h 19min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Clarksville to Richmond, Virginia is 551.5 miles (887.5 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located E of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 661.8 miles, taking about 13h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 Richmond, Virginia. 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 Richmond, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 19min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 59min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 19min $79–$232* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Richmond, Virginia

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m elevation
Explore more routes from Richmond, Virginia

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 184 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients