Trip from Clarksville, TN to Bean Station, TN

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

271.4 mi

437 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 6m

8 AM

5h 33m

10 AM

5h 15m

12 PM

5h 13m

3 PM

5h 17m

5 PM

5h 32m

8 PM

4h 58m

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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Bean Station, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Clarksville to Bean Station covers 271.4 miles across the Southeast, making for a straightforward journey that fits into a single day of driving. You can expect the trip to take approximately 5 hours and 6 minutes, assuming standard traffic conditions. Budgeting about $41 for fuel should cover your needs for this excursion. Since the route is manageable in one go, you likely won't need to book an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a visit, this efficient path through Tennessee keeps you moving steadily toward your destination.

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

135.7 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 82% of your drive consists of major thoroughfares like I-24 and I-40 before finishing on Rutledge Pike. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 119 miles on I-24. While the initial portion of the trip is dominated by fast-paced interstate travel, the final leg transitions onto local roads. This mix provides a necessary change of pace as you move from high-speed corridors toward the more localized feel of Bean Station. Be prepared for a consistent, functional drive that prioritizes speed over technical curves.

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

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 119 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 271.4 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 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street

Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

42.2 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

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

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

47.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...

221 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in | I 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

228.8 mi into trip | ~4h 16m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean S...

Towns Along This Route

Between Clarksville, TN and Bean Station, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blaine and Rutledge.

Knoxville

44.5 mi in | ~53m | via I 24

Chattanooga

47.3 mi in | ~57m | via I 24

Blaine

228.8 mi in | ~4h 16m

Rutledge

228.8 mi in | ~4h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	119 mi	2h 9m
I 40	100.8 mi	1h 51m
Rutledge Pike	28.5 mi	32m
Lee Highway	11.5 mi	13m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
TN 76	3.1 mi	3m
Appalachian Highway	1.7 mi	1m
Main Street	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 119 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North 2nd Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Franklin Street

Turn right onto US 41A

0.2 mi · 29 sec · University Avenue

Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto TN 76

3.1 mi · 3 min · TN 76

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 24

33 mi · 35 min · I 24

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 24

Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on I 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 24

Exit 86 Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 24

Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 40

93 mi · 1 hr 42 min · I 40

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

Keep slight right at fork

391 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

Continue on US 11W

29 mi · 32 min · Rutledge Pike

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

12 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S

1.7 mi · 1 min · Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto Old US 11W

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Old US 11W

Trip Plan

Planning for a single stop is your best strategy to keep the 5-hour drive comfortable. Since this is a highway-heavy route, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest congestion on the interstates. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 119-mile interstate stretches, as finding your preferred service station is easier before you reach the local roads. Because the total duration is just over 5 hours, you have the flexibility to reach Bean Station by early afternoon if you leave Clarksville by breakfast. Use that single planned stop as a genuine break to stretch your legs before tackling the final stretch on Rutledge Pike.

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 135.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119 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 135.7 miles or 2h 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 4h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bean Station, 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 271.4 miles and 5h 6m.

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.

The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 119 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 135.7 mi from Clarksville, TN · 2h 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

136 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

Hendersonville, 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 135.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119 miles.

Arriving in Bean Station, TN

The final approach into Bean Station, 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 Bean Station, 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

$41.22 one way

$82.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 95 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$45.44	$90.89
premium	$4.80	$51.23	$102.47
diesel	$5.64	$60.30	$120.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.4	1	$28.50	$13.03
Efficient EV	67.9	0	$23.75	$10.86
EV Truck/SUV	108.6	1	$38.00	$17.37

Gas CO2

95 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Clarksville, TN

Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bean Station, TN

Afternoon in Bean Station on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

136 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

1 hour later

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

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

5h 6m 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 Clarksville, TN to Bean Station, TN covers 271.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 135.7 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 $41.22 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 Clarksville, TN and Bean Station, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blaine and Rutledge.

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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Bean Station, 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 Bean Station, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clarksville, TN

Bean Station, TN

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6 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 6m on the road

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