Clarksville to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance

590.6 miles 950.5 km · straight line
708.7 miles estimated 1140.6 km · driving distance
14h 15min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from State College?

The distance from Clarksville to State College is 590.6 miles (950.5 km) as the crow flies. State College is located ENE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 708.7 miles, taking about 14h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and State College in Pennsylvania.

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 State College. 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 State College

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 15min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 6min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 32min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & State College

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
State College
40.79°N, 77.86°W
America/New_York
355m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients