The drive from Clarksville, TN to Paris, TN covers 99.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 12th Street, Hopkinsville Road, I 24 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.2 miles on North 12th Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.54 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.
Midpoint
49.7 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 99.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 99.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 12th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 3rd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 6m 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 0.1 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41A; SR 48; SR 76 / College Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (US 41A / North 2nd 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.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North 3rd Street
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 41A; SR 48; SR 76 / College Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48; SR 76 / College Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 41A / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 41A / North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
34.2 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
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34.5 mi into trip|~46m in|US 68; KY 80 / Hopkinsville Road
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80 / Hopkinsville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clarksville, TN to Paris, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Cadiz
34.2 mi in|~46m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North 12th Street
25.2 mi
30m
Hopkinsville Road
24 mi
30m
I 24
20 mi
21m
Eggner's Ferry Bridge
15.7 mi
18m
Fort Campbell Boulevard
11.1 mi
18m
Providence Boulevard
1.6 mi
2m
North 2nd Street
0.9 mi
1m
North 3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North 12th Street
— 25.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Paris, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
137 ft·8 sec·North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Foster Street
276 ft·17 sec·Foster Street
3
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
279 ft·13 sec·North 3rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48; SR 76
275 ft·10 sec·College Street
5
Turn right onto US 41A
0.9 mi·1 min·North 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi·2 min·Providence Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 41A; US 79
11 mi·18 min·Fort Campbell Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·57 sec
9
Merge onto I 24
20 mi·21 min·I 24
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 65Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
11
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
24 mi·30 min·Hopkinsville Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 68; KY 80
16 mi·18 min·Eggner's Ferry Bridge
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto US 641
25 mi·30 min·North 12th Street
14
Turn right onto SR 54; SR 69
96 ft·1 sec·West Wood Street
15
Arrive at destination
SR 54; SR 69
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 49.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.2 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.7 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paris, 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 99.4 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Clarksville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North 12th Street for about 25.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.7 mi from Clarksville, TN
· 1h 6m into the drive
The midpoint is around 49.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paris, TN
The final approach into Paris, 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 Paris, 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.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 68.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.54 one way
$31.08 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.06
$34.12
premium
$4.89
$19.13
$38.26
diesel
$5.61
$21.95
$43.89
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
Efficient EV
24.9
0
$8.70
$3.98
EV Truck/SUV
39.8
0
$13.92
$6.36
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon
in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Paris, TN
Afternoon
in Paris on Friday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Cadiz, KY
50 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 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
2h 6m 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 Paris, TN covers 99.4 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 12th Street, Hopkinsville Road, I 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.7 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 $15.54 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 2h 6m 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 0.1 miles (North 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 41A; SR 48; SR 76 / College Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (US 41A / North 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Clarksville, TN to Paris, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Cadiz along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
