Origin
Clarksville, TN
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Bolivar, TN
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
153.7 mi
247 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Bolivar, TN
Fer Izaguirre
Trip Overview
Traveling from Clarksville to Bolivar covers 153.7 miles across the Tennessee landscape, typically taking about 3 hours and 20 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can comfortably complete the trip in one day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to handle the distance. The route transitions through the Southeast, moving from Clarksville toward Bolivar while utilizing a mix of I-40, State Highway 48, and Main Street. It serves as a practical, efficient transit between these two Tennessee locales, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for a straightforward, highway-focused connection.
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
76.8 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by a highway-focused profile, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. The journey features a significant 76.3-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your travel and allows for steady, consistent speeds. As you transition off the interstate and onto State Highway 48 and Main Street, the pace shifts from the high-speed interstate environment to more localized driving. This combination ensures you cover the majority of the 153.7 miles with efficiency before navigating the final segments into Bolivar. Behind the wheel, you will experience a functional blend of fast-paced transit and standard regional road driving.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 76.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and State Highway 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 48 Alternate / Church Street
Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
42.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the ramp toward SR 48: Centerville
Navigation decision point
Exit 163
Toward SR 48: Centerville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 76.3 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 48 | 23.4 mi | 34m |
| Main Street | 15.2 mi | 23m |
| Center Avenue | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 70 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| Bolivar Highway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| South Highland Avenue | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 76.3 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Bolivar, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
353 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the none lane.
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 48
23 mi
·
34 min
·
State Highway 48
8
Turn left onto US 70 Business
332 ft
·
8 sec
·
West College Street
9
Turn right onto SR 48 Alternate
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
10
Continue on SR 48 Alternate
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Center Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 163
Toward SR 48: Centerville
12
Merge onto I 40
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 40
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 70, US 412 East
14
Turn left onto US 70
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 70
15
Turn left onto US 70
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 70
16
Turn left onto US 45
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Highland Avenue
17
Turn right onto TN 18
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Bolivar Highway
18
Continue on TN 18
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on SR 18; SR 125
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 18; SR 125
20
Arrive at destination
SR 18; SR 125
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 20-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive. Since you are spending a large portion of the trip on I-40, check traffic reports before departing to avoid potential congestion on the interstate segments. Leaving in the morning provides the most flexibility, allowing you to reach your destination by the afternoon with plenty of time to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the 76.3-mile interstate stretch to ensure you are comfortable between service stations. Use the shorter, non-highway portions of the trip as a natural opportunity to slow down and transition into the local pace of Bolivar.
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 76.8 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.3 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 43m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TN
This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 20m.
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 40 for about 76.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Clarksville, TN · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.3 miles.
Arriving in Bolivar, TN
The final approach into Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, 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
$23.35 one way
$46.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.02 | $58.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.15 | $68.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.14 | $7.38 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.52 | $9.84 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Bolivar, TN
Evening in Bolivar on Sunday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
3h 20m 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 Bolivar, TN covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, State Highway 48, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 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 $23.35 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Bolivar, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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