Trip from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN

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Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

180 mi

290 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 26m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 47m

12 PM

3h 45m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 2m

8 PM

3h 31m

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

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Clarksville, TN

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town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Arlington, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, South Riverside Drive, Cumberland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.14 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

90 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 38m drive with frequent turns across 180 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main 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 Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is easy. At 3h 38m 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 Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Riverside Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cumberland Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 13	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 48	Unavailable	Refreshing
West College Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Church Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Center Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 2nd Street

354 ft · 11 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Main Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

Take the exit right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

Continue on State Highway 13

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48

23 mi · 34 min · State Highway 48

Turn left onto West College Street

331 ft · 9 sec · West College Street

Turn right onto Church Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Church Street

Continue on Center Avenue

9.1 mi · 16 min · Center Avenue

Take the ramp right toward SR 48: Centerville

0.2 mi · 28 sec · SR 48: Centerville

Merge slight left

134 mi · 2 hr 23 min

Take the exit slight right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Turn right

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Turn straight onto Hickory Withe Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

Continue on Forrest Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Forrest Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 90 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 49m 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90 miles or 1h 49m 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 59m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TN

This is one driving day of about 180 miles and 3h 38m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 90 mi from Clarksville, TN · 1h 49m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

90 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arlington, TN

The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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

$28.14 one way

$56.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$30.90	$61.80
premium	$4.89	$34.64	$69.28
diesel	$5.61	$39.74	$79.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 63 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54	$18.90	$8.64
Efficient EV	45	$15.75	$7.20
EV Truck/SUV	72	$25.20	$11.52

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Clarksville, TN

Night in Clarksville on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arlington, TN

Night in Arlington on Tuesday

Local time

10:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

16 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

3h 38m 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 Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN covers 180 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, South Riverside Drive, Cumberland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 90 miles from Clarksville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.14 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is easy. At 3h 38m 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 Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Clarksville, TN to Arlington, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.