Origin
Clarksville, TN
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Burns, TN
Drive Time
58m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Burns, TN
ArtHouse Studio
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through Tennessee, the 38-mile trek from Clarksville to Burns is a straightforward choice. Clocking in at approximately 58 minutes, this drive serves as an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via State Highway 48, State Highway 13, and Highway 96, keeping your travel time efficient. Budgeting around $6 for fuel makes this a highly economical route for your schedule. Since both locations are firmly within the Southeast, you can expect a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
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
19 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 85% of your time will be spent on major thoroughfares. The road maintains a steady pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.6 miles along State Highway 48. Because this route leans heavily on highway travel, you can anticipate a consistent driving rhythm rather than frequent stops or technical maneuvering. You will find that the transitions between the designated highways are fluid, allowing for a predictable drive. Staying behind the wheel here is largely about maintaining focus on these primary roads as you move through the Tennessee landscape.
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.
State Highway 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 48 and State Highway 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 38 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 0.1 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 11 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
32.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
33.6 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 70 / College Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / College Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 48 | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 96 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| College Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Henslee Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Stuart Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 48
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Burns, 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
·
32 min
·
State Highway 48
8
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
205 ft
·
15 sec
10
Turn left onto US 70
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Henslee Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
12
Turn right onto SR 96
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 96
13
Turn left onto SR 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuart Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 47
28 ft
·
0 sec
·
Church Street
15
Arrive at destination
SR 47
Trip Plan
Because this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road outside of peak traffic hours will ensure the smoothest experience. Since the drive is under an hour, you won't need to worry about planning formal stops or rest breaks along the way. Your fuel costs are minimal at $6, so a quick check of your tank before leaving Clarksville is all the preparation required. Keep in mind that with zero planned stops in the data, the most efficient way to handle this trip is to drive it straight through. Focus on navigating the transitions between Highway 48 and Highway 13 to keep your arrival time within that 58-minute window.
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 19 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 38 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 38 miles and 58m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 48 for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Clarksville, TN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burns, TN
The final approach into Burns, 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 Burns, 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
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Burns, TN
Evening in Burns on Sunday
Local time
8:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
21 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
58m 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 Burns, TN covers 38 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 48, State Highway 13, Highway 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 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 $5.77 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 38 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.
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 Burns, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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