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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Lakewood, TN

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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city in Tennessee, United States

Clarksville, TN

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Downtown Lakewood, TN, TN

Lakewood, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Lakewood, TN covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

24.4 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 48.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 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 15 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 29.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Franklin Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 41A / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Franklin Street

Turn left onto Franklin Street

Navigation decision point

3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 41A / University Avenue

Turn right onto US 41A / University Avenue

Navigation decision point

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.
7
38.2 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 40 Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
4
38.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | TN 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard

Turn left onto TN 45 / Old Hickory Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 29.3 mi 31m
Old Hickory Boulevard 6.8 mi 10m
Madison Street 4.7 mi 8m
TN 76 3.1 mi 3m
Burwood Avenue 2 mi 3m
Robinson Road 1.6 mi 2m
Franklin Street 0.3 mi <1m
University Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 29.3 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Lakewood, 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

29 mi · 31 min · I 24
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 40 Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn left onto TN 45

5.3 mi · 8 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on TN 45

2.0 mi · 3 min · Burwood Avenue
11

Continue on SR 45

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Old Hickory Boulevard
12

Continue on SR 45

1.6 mi · 2 min · Robinson Road
13

Continue on SR 45

1.0 mi · 1 min · Old Hickory Boulevard
14

Turn left

21 ft · 1 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 24.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.3 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 48.8 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 24.4 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood, 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.

+

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 48.8 miles and 1h 2m.

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 I 24 for about 29.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from Clarksville, TN · 31m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

24 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 48.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lakewood, TN

The final approach into Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, TN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 48.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.63 one way

$15.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $8.38 $16.75
premium $4.89 $9.39 $18.78
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Clarksville, TN

Night in Clarksville on Tuesday

Local time

11:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakewood, TN

Night in Lakewood on Tuesday

Local time

11:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

10 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

1h 2m 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 Lakewood, TN covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Madison 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 24.4 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 $7.63 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 straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 41A / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Lakewood, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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