Origin
Clarksville, TN
Evening in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Pegram, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
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Pegram, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, TN to Pegram, TN covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ashland City Road, Ashland City Highway, Sams Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Ashland City Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashland City Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clarksville, TN to Pegram, TN is easy. At 1h 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 28.1 miles (SR 455 / By Pass Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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 straight / right lanes.
4
28.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
SR 455 / By Pass Road
Turn right onto SR 455 / By Pass Road
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 49; SR 249 / Cumberland Street
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 249 / Cumberland Street
Navigation decision point
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
US 70
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Ashland City Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Sams Creek Road | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| River Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 70 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| By Pass Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Pegram, 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
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 41A Bypass
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashland City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on TN 12
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Ashland City Road
6
Continue on TN 12
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Ashland City Highway
7
Continue on TN 12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Turn right onto SR 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
By Pass Road
9
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 249
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Street
10
Turn left onto SR 249
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
11
Turn right onto SR 249
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Sams Creek Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
13
Arrive at destination
US 70
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Clarksville, TN · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pegram, TN
The final approach into Pegram, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Pegram, TN
Evening in Pegram on Friday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 10m 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 Pegram, TN covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ashland City Road, Ashland City Highway, Sams Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 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 $6.93 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.
The drive from Clarksville, TN to Pegram, TN is easy. At 1h 10m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 28.1 miles (SR 455 / By Pass Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Pegram, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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