Origin
Alamo, TN
Afternoon in Alamo on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
123.4 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
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6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alamo, TN
Mark Direen
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Connecting Alamo to Clarksville, this 123.4-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. Because the entire route stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you won't encounter major changes in climate or terrain, but you will experience a steady transit through local corridors. With a fuel budget of roughly $18, this trip is highly manageable as a single-day excursion. You should plan to complete the drive in one go, as there are no scheduled stops required for this distance. Since the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, it offers a more grounded, community-focused travel experience. It is an ideal choice if you prefer steering clear of heavy highway traffic and want a straightforward, localized transit between these two Tennessee towns.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Alamo, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating roads like East Church Street, Alamo Gadsden Road, and Eastend Drive, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major thoroughfares, there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into; for instance, you will find 0 miles of uninterrupted driving on East Church Street. This makes for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that requires your full attention at intersections and turns. Be prepared for a consistent pace that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit, keeping you focused on the road ahead for the duration of the 123.4-mile trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alamo Gadsden Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eastend Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gibson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Humbolt Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Van Hook Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on South Bells Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
South Bells Street
2
Turn right onto East Church Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
3
Continue on Alamo Gadsden Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Alamo Gadsden Road
4
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
5
Turn left
5.9 mi
·
8 min
6
Turn left onto Eastend Drive
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastend Drive
7
Continue on Gibson Highway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Gibson Highway
8
Continue on Humbolt Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Humbolt Highway
9
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Milan Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Milan Highway
11
Continue on Gibson Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Gibson Highway
12
Continue on West Van Hook Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Van Hook Street
13
Continue on Atwood Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atwood Highway
14
Turn left onto Atwood Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atwood Highway
15
Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on East Main Street
16 mi
·
24 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
18
Turn right onto Paris Bypass
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Paris Bypass
19
Turn right onto Austin Peay Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
20
Continue on Fort Donelson Parkway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
21
Continue on Austin Peay Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Lake Highway
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lake Highway
23
Continue on Donelson Parkway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
24
Continue on Main Street
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
25
Merge slight left onto Fort Campbell Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
26
Continue on Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Providence Boulevard
27
Continue on North 2nd Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 27-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Since the entire route is comprised of local roads, keep in mind that travel times can be sensitive to local traffic patterns, so check your navigation app before pulling out of Alamo. You don't need to stress about lengthy planning or overnight accommodations for this distance, but ensuring your tank is ready for the $18 fuel expense is a smart pre-trip step. Because the route lacks major highway stretches, treat the drive as a continuous navigation exercise rather than a series of long, mindless sprints. Focus on staying alert through the frequent turns, as the lack of long, straight segments means you will be actively managing your speed and direction throughout the entire journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Alamo, TN, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alamo, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Alamo, TN
This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alamo, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Alamo, TN · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Alamo, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksville, TN
The final approach into Clarksville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Clarksville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.74 one way
$37.49 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.30 | $46.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Church Street, Alamo Gadsden Road, Eastend Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Alamo, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alamo, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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