Trip from Clarksville, TN to Jacksboro, TN

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

230 mi

370 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 22m ★
6 AM
4h 36m
8 AM
5h 3m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 28m

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

Downtown Clarksville, TN, TN

Clarksville, TN

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Downtown Jacksboro, TN, TN

Jacksboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Jacksboro, TN covers 230 miles and takes about 4h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, I 40, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 119 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.93 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

115 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 35m highway drive covering 230 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 119 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 23 significant decision points across 230 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 8.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

6
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.
5
8.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
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
5
44.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | I 24

Continue onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 86 Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
9
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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Clarksville, TN and Jacksboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.

Knoxville

44.5 mi in | ~53m | via I 24

Chattanooga

47.3 mi in | ~57m | via I 24

Rockwood

184.2 mi in | ~3h 26m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 119 mi 2h 9m
I 40 56.3 mi 1h 1m
Harriman Highway 9.6 mi 10m
Briceville Highway 9 mi 18m
Frost Bottom Road 7.2 mi 12m
US 27 6.8 mi 7m
I 75 5.4 mi 6m
Madison Street 4.7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 119 mi, about 2h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Franklin Street
3

Turn right onto US 41A

0.2 mi · 29 sec · University Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto TN 76

3.1 mi · 3 min · TN 76
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge onto I 24

33 mi · 35 min · I 24
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Continue on I 40

56 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 40
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
13

Keep slight right at fork

335 ft · 8 sec
14

Merge onto US 27

6.8 mi · 7 min · US 27
15

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61

9.6 mi · 10 min · Harriman Highway
16

Continue on SR 61

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
17

Turn right onto SR 330

447 ft · 10 sec · Winter Gap Road
18

Turn left onto SR 330

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Railroad Avenue
19

Continue on SR 330

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
20

Turn left onto SR 330

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Spring Street
21

Continue on SR 330

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walden Avenue
22

Continue on SR 330

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
23

Turn left onto SR 330

7.2 mi · 12 min · Frost Bottom Road
24

Continue on SR 116

5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
25

Continue on SR 116

234 ft · 6 sec · Briceville Highway
26

Continue on SR 116

3.8 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
27

At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
28

Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W

5.4 mi · 6 min · I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
29

Take the exit onto US 25W

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W

239 ft · 5 sec · US 25W
31

Merge onto US 25W; TN 63

2.9 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue
32

Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road
33

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

275 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
34

Arrive at destination

Main Street

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 115 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 2h 10m 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 115 miles or 2h 10m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jacksboro, 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 230 miles and 4h 35m.

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 115 mi from Clarksville, TN · 2h 10m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

115 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.

Hendersonville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115 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 Jacksboro, TN

The final approach into Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, 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

$34.93 one way

$69.87 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $38.51 $77.02
premium $4.80 $43.42 $86.84
diesel $5.64 $51.10 $102.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04
Efficient EV 57.5 0 $20.13 $9.20
EV Truck/SUV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Jacksboro, TN

Afternoon in Jacksboro on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

115 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

2 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

4h 35m 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 Jacksboro, TN covers 230 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 40, Harriman 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 115 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 $34.93 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 230 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 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Clarksville, TN and Jacksboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga and Rockwood.

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