BNA to Clarksville: How to Make the Drive

Clarksville lies northwest of Nashville, along I-24 in Montgomery County. Visit Clarksville gives an approximate 40-minute trip from BNA. This figure describes a general route and should not be treated as a live traffic prediction.

I-24 crosses the county diagonally. Its four major Clarksville-area interchanges are Exits 1, 4, 8 and 11; Exit 4 is where most of the city’s hotels and nationally known retailers are located. U.S. Highways 79, 41, 41-A and 76 also enter Clarksville from its perimeter.

To drive from BNA to Clarksville, head toward I-24 and continue northwest toward Montgomery County. I-24 is the main interstate connection through the area, but the exact route to your destination depends on which part of Clarksville you’re heading to.

Travelmath estimates the drive at one hour under typical traffic conditions. That is a general estimate, not an official Tennessee route recommendation or a prediction for your travel time. Once you reach Clarksville, the relevant I-24 interchange may be Exit 1, 4, 8 or 11; check your destination before choosing an exit.

If you’re going to a hotel or another address, enter that destination in your navigation app before leaving the airport. For broader local transportation planning after arrival, how to get around Clarksville is a useful question to consider alongside your airport transfer.

Groome Transportation runs scheduled service between BNA and Clarksville. Its Clarksville stops include the Exit 11 Park & Ride at 750 S Gateway Plaza Blvd and the Best Western at Exit 4, 275 Alfred Thun Rd.; both require reservations.

Groome’s published BNA-to-Clarksville schedule shows departures at 2:30 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. The operator recommends reserving at least 24 hours ahead to help ensure availability and says service cannot be guaranteed without advance notice.

If you’re weighing this against other transfers, compare your arrival time with the operator’s schedule and reservation terms. How to get from Nashville International Airport to Clarksville is another way to frame that planning.

At BNA, WeGo Public Transit is available from the Ground Transportation Center in the Terminal Garage. Ask at the Information booth on level P1 for route schedules. The airport also offers ride-app services, taxis, hotel shuttles, limousine services and rental-car companies; their booking rules and operating hours vary by provider.

Confirm the current departure time, reservation, pickup point and fare with your chosen operator before you set off. Groome’s schedules can change without notice, and its Clarksville pickups are reservation-only.

Its starting fares include $39 for adults booking online, $44 for adults at the regular starting fare, $34 for children 12 and under, and $19 for pets; fares may vary by date and time.

BNA gives the Information booth hours as 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Airport-operated shuttle buses serving the terminal and economy surface lots have wheelchair lifts. For current transport details and schedules, check the official site before you go.