Photo: Kelly
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
114 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
The drive from Chapel Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 114 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Joe Horton Road, Life Road, Lexington Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.92 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
57 miles from Chapel Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 114 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Horton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Life Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lexington Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 22 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 48 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill, TN and Clarksville, TN.
Start on the route
At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road
Turn right onto Life Road
Continue on Life Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Bypass
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street
Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Centerville, Dickson
Turn left
Turn left onto West College Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Continue on State Highway 13
Continue on Cumberland Drive
Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
Turn right onto College Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57 miles or 1h 5m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 114 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57 mi from Chapel Hill, TN · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Chapel Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$16.92 one way
$33.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| premium | $4.65 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $23.81 | $47.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.96 | $7.30 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Chapel Hill on Saturday
Local time
6:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
6:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Franklin, TN
57 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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