Origin
Camden, TN
Evening in Camden on Sunday
Local time
6:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, TN to Clarksville, TN
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, TN
Lonneke Meijer
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Camden to Clarksville, Tennessee, you are looking at a straightforward 65.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. By utilizing a combination of US 70, State Highway 13, and SR 149, you will traverse the Southeast region with ease. Whether you are heading out for business or leisure, this drive offers a reliable connection between these two Tennessee locales without the hassle of a multi-day commitment.
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
32.6 miles from Camden, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 88% of this 65.3-mile trip is spent on major roads. The terrain varies as you transition between US 70, State Highway 13, and SR 149, providing a mix of driving conditions that keeps the journey moving steadily. You will find yourself on a 21.7-mile stretch of SR 149, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. Because this route prioritizes highway travel, you can anticipate a consistent pace rather than the stop-and-go nature of local city streets. It is a practical drive designed for efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance between Camden and Clarksville with minimal disruption.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 149 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 149 and State Highway 13. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 69A / North Forrest Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 69A / North Forrest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 70 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 69A / North Forrest Avenue
Turn right onto SR 69A / North Forrest Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 70 Business
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
63.5 mi into trip
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~1h 36m 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.
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
SR 48 / College Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
65.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 149 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 13 | 21 mi | 31m |
| US 70 | 14.8 mi | 21m |
| North Forrest Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 149
— 21.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on West Walnut Street
106 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto SR 69A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Forrest Avenue
3
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70 Business
208 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 70 Business
4
Continue on US 70
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 70
5
Turn right onto West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto TN 13
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Church Street
7
Continue on TN 13
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 13
8
Turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto SR 149
22 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 149
10
At end of road, turn left onto TN 13; TN 48
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 13
11
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
Use the none lane.
12
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
Use the none lane.
14
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-hour and 40-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the 65.3-mile trip in one go without the need for scheduled stops, though it is always wise to ensure your tank is full before hitting the road to keep your costs near the estimated $10 mark. Because the route relies heavily on highway travel, pay close attention to traffic flow when transitioning between US 70 and State Highway 13. Given the lack of required stops, consider this an ideal route for a direct commute or a quick day trip where maximizing your time at the destination is the priority. Use the 21.7-mile stretch on SR 149 as your primary window for steady cruising.
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 32.6 miles from Camden, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 65.3 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Camden, 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 Camden, TN
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camden, 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 SR 149 for about 21.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Camden, TN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Camden, 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
$9.92 one way
$19.84 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
6:42 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
2 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
1h 40m 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 Camden, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 149, State Highway 13, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.6 miles from Camden, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.92 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 69A / North Forrest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 70 Business): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camden, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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