Clarksville to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

587.2 miles 945 km · straight line
711.2 miles actual route 1144.6 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Clarksville from Washington DC?

The distance from Clarksville to Washington DC is 587.2 miles (945 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Clarksville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711.2 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Clarksville in Tennessee and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksville & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Clarksville
36.53°N, 87.36°W
America/Chicago
145m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM