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Trip from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

45.7 mi

74 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

Downtown Bon Aqua Junction, TN, TN

Bon Aqua Junction, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States

Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, State HWY 46, State Highway 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.14 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

22.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near TN 46 / State Highway 46.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

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1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | TN 46 / State Highway 46

Turn left onto TN 46 / State Highway 46

Navigation decision point

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12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 70 / Henslee Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Henslee Drive

Navigation decision point

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43.9 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in | US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive

Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
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45.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | SR 48 / College Street

Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street

Navigation decision point

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45.7 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | North 2nd Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 22.6 mi 32m
State HWY 46 8.4 mi 11m
State Highway 13 7.6 mi 11m
State Highway 46 2.6 mi 3m
South Riverside Drive 1.5 mi 2m
State Highway 100 1.1 mi 2m
Cumberland Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Mathis Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 22.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Aqua Junction, TN and Clarksville, TN.

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Start on TN 100

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 100
2

Turn left onto TN 46

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 46
3

Continue on SR 46

8.4 mi · 11 min · State HWY 46
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on SR 46

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Mathis Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Henslee Drive
6

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 54 sec
7

Continue on SR 48

23 mi · 32 min · North Main Street
8

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
9

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
10

Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 48

0.2 mi · 28 sec · College Street
12

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
13

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

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 22.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction, TN, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 45.7 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 57m

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 Bon Aqua Junction, 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 Bon Aqua Junction, TN

This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bon Aqua Junction, 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.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 22.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Bon Aqua Junction, TN · 33m into the drive

city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

23 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

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction, 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

$7.14 one way

$14.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.84 $15.69
premium $4.89 $8.79 $17.59
diesel $5.61 $10.09 $20.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Bon Aqua Junction, TN

Night in Bon Aqua Junction on Tuesday

Local time

11:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Night in Clarksville on Tuesday

Local time

11:24 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

1h 8m 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 Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, State HWY 46, State Highway 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 miles from Bon Aqua Junction, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.14 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 Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 8m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bon Aqua Junction, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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