Trip from Clarksville, TN to Church Hill, TN

Drive Time

5h 49m

Distance

307.8 mi

495 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 36m ★

6 AM

5h 49m

8 AM

6h 16m

10 AM

5h 58m

12 PM

5h 56m

3 PM

6h 0m

5 PM

6h 14m

8 PM

5h 41m

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

Kelly

Church Hill, TN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Spanning 307.8 miles across Tennessee, this trek from Clarksville to Church Hill typically takes about 5 hours and 49 minutes of driving time. Because the journey stays within the Southeast region, you can comfortably manage the entire distance in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $46 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for a long-haul day drive. You will primarily navigate via I-24, I-40, and the Lee Highway to reach your destination. While the route is straightforward, it is best suited for those who don't mind spending a significant portion of their day behind the wheel.

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

153.9 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of the route consisting of major thoroughfares that keep you moving efficiently. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, punctuated by the longest uninterrupted stretch of 119 miles occurring on I-24. As you transition from the interstate segments onto the Lee Highway, the character of the road shifts, requiring more focused attention than the cruise-control-heavy highway portions. The combination of high-speed transit and local highway driving creates a predictable yet demanding pace for the driver. Expect a mix of fast-paced multi-lane travel and more conventional highway driving as you cross the state.

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

There are about 25 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 307.8 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 16 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 Church Hill, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blaine, Rutledge and Bean Station.

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

Bean Station

228.8 mi in | ~4h 16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	119 mi	2h 9m
I 40	100.8 mi	1h 51m
Lee Highway	32.8 mi	38m
Rutledge Pike	28.5 mi	32m
Rogersville Bypass	14.1 mi	16m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
TN 76	3.1 mi	3m
Main Street	1.7 mi	3m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Church Hill, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1

16 mi · 18 min · Lee Highway

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

3.4 mi · 3 min · Rogersville Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11W; SR 1

11 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 11W

5.7 mi · 6 min · Lee Highway

Take the exit

277 ft · 9 sec

Continue on SR 346

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

SR 346

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 307.8-mile journey, try to depart early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic congestion near major hubs. Given the drive's duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, as this will help mitigate fatigue during the nearly six-hour trek. Since fuel costs are estimated at $46, keep an eye on your gauge during the long 119-mile stretch on I-24 to avoid unnecessary refueling stops in high-traffic areas. Because this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; you can choose your pace based on real-time traffic conditions. Use this freedom to adjust your departure time to bypass peak commuting hours on the interstates.

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 153.9 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 2h 53m 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 153.9 miles or 2h 53m 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Church Hill, 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 307.8 miles and 5h 49m.

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 153.9 mi from Clarksville, TN · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

154 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.

Sparta, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 153.9 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 Church Hill, TN

The final approach into Church Hill, 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 Church Hill, 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

$46.75 one way

$93.50 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$51.54	$103.08
premium	$4.80	$58.11	$116.21
diesel	$5.64	$68.38	$136.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 107.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.3	1	$32.32	$14.77
Efficient EV	77	0	$26.93	$12.31
EV Truck/SUV	123.1	1	$43.09	$19.70

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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

3:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Church Hill, TN

Afternoon in Church Hill on Sunday

Local time

4:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

154 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

4 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 49m 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 Church Hill, TN covers 307.8 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 153.9 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 $46.75 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 Church Hill, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blaine, Rutledge and Bean Station.

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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Church Hill, 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 Church Hill, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Clarksville, TN

Church Hill, TN

1 hour later

4 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 49m on the road

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