Driving from Clarksville to Louisville
Louisville lies 238 km (148 mi) north-east of Clarksville, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 291 km (181 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Louisville in Google Maps
| Clarksville | Louisville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 166,722 | 624,444 |
| Elevation | 145 m (476 ft) | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) |
| Postal codes | 37040–37044 | 40201–40299 |
Clocks in Louisville are 1 h ahead of Clarksville right now, so a 3 h 14 min journey lands 4 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Clarksville to Louisville
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Staying in Louisville
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville. Of the 301 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (144), and 2 are five-star. Across 142 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 81,053 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Louisville from Clarksville?
238 km (148 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Clarksville; by road roughly 291 km (181 mi).
How long does it take to get from Clarksville to Louisville by car?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Clarksville and Louisville?
Louisville is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Kentucky/Louisville against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Louisville?
Our booking partner lists 442 places to stay in Louisville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.