Trip from Alcoa, TN to Clarksville, TN

Drive Time

4h 19m

Distance

228.1 mi

367 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 6m ★

6 AM

4h 20m

8 AM

4h 46m

10 AM

4h 29m

12 PM

4h 26m

3 PM

4h 30m

5 PM

4h 45m

8 PM

4h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Alcoa, TN

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Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 228.1 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Alcoa to Clarksville is a straightforward journey typically taking about 4 hours and 19 minutes. Because the route is compact, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to complete the transit. By utilizing the Pellissippi Parkway, I-40, and I-24, you stay within the Southeast region for the entirety of the trip. Whether you are traveling for business or visiting family, this drive offers a reliable and efficient way to traverse the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.1 miles from Alcoa, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 94% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, with a significant 164.1-mile stretch along I-40 serving as the backbone of your journey. The road feels consistent and fast-paced, shifting from local connectors like the Pellissippi Parkway onto the heavy-duty flow of the interstate system. This is a practical, utilitarian drive designed for speed rather than technical maneuvering. You can anticipate a steady, predictable pace behind the wheel that prioritizes getting you to Clarksville as quickly as possible.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 164.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.3 miles in near I 40.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 228.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 23.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

23.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

178.1 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

180.3 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

185.1 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville

222.7 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | US 41A / Madison Street

Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Alcoa, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Nashville and Louisville.

Chattanooga

15.1 mi in | ~21m

Nashville

23.3 mi in | ~31m | via I 40

Louisville

180.3 mi in | ~3h 21m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	164.1 mi	2h 58m
I 24	36.4 mi	40m
Pellissippi Parkway	11.3 mi	13m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
TN 76	3.4 mi	3m
Downtown Loop	2.3 mi	3m
North Wright Road	2.1 mi	5m
Alcoa Highway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 164.1 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa, TN and Clarksville, TN.

Start on Springbrook Road

23 ft · 1 sec · Springbrook Road

Continue on Springbrook Road

79 ft · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

At end of road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

94 ft · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

Turn left onto Springbrook Road

115 ft · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

Continue on East Edison Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Edison Street

Turn left onto North Wright Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road

Take the ramp

263 ft · 8 sec

Merge onto US 129; TN 115

1.1 mi · 1 min · Alcoa Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 140 North

Merge onto I 140

11 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 40; I 75

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 40; I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

155 mi · 2 hr 46 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24

Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24

Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto I 24

34 mi · 36 min · I 24

Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward TN 76

Keep slight left at fork

283 ft · 9 sec

Continue on TN 76

3.4 mi · 3 min · TN 76

Turn right onto US 41A

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 41A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · University Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48

0.3 mi · 45 sec · College Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a four-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the long 164.1-mile stretch on I-40. Leaving early in the morning is the best way to avoid peak congestion around major city hubs along your path. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate to ensure you aren't forced to stop at less convenient locations. Because the trip is short enough to complete in one day, you have the flexibility to choose your departure time based on your personal schedule. A great tip for this specific route is to coordinate your single planned stop around the transition between I-40 and I-24 to maximize your efficiency.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 114.1 miles from Alcoa, TN, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.1 miles.

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 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 114.1 miles or 2h 9m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Alcoa, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Alcoa, TN

This is one driving day of about 228.1 miles and 4h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alcoa, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 164.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.1 mi from Alcoa, TN · 2h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hendersonville, TN

114 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.1 miles from Alcoa, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.1 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.65 one way

$69.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$38.19	$76.39
premium	$4.80	$43.06	$86.12
diesel	$5.64	$50.68	$101.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	68.4	0	$23.95	$10.95
Efficient EV	57	0	$19.96	$9.12
EV Truck/SUV	91.2	1	$31.93	$14.60

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Alcoa, TN

Afternoon in Alcoa on Sunday

Local time

4:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 19m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alcoa, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 228.1 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 24, Pellissippi Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 114.1 miles from Alcoa, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Alcoa, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Nashville and Louisville.

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Trip from Alcoa, TN to Clarksville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clarksville, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Alcoa, TN

Clarksville, TN

1 hour earlier

1 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 19m on the road

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