Trip from Clarksville, TN to Sneedville, TN

Drive Time

5h 38m

Distance

292.9 mi

471 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 25m ★

6 AM

5h 38m

8 AM

6h 5m

10 AM

5h 48m

12 PM

5h 45m

3 PM

5h 49m

5 PM

6h 4m

8 PM

5h 30m

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

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Sneedville, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Sneedville, TN covers 292.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m 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, Rutledge Pike 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 $44.49 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

146.5 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 5h 38m highway drive covering 292.9 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 23 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 292.9 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 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.

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 straight / slight 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 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...

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 Sneedville, 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
Rutledge Pike	28.5 mi	32m
Flat Gap Road	17.1 mi	25m
Lee Highway	14.3 mi	17m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
TN 76	3.1 mi	3m
Appalachian Highway	1.7 mi	1m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Continue on I 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 24

Exit 86 Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville Use the 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 straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 40

7.6 mi · 9 min · I 40

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

2.8 mi · 4 min · Lee Highway

Turn left onto SR 31

17 mi · 25 min · Flat Gap Road

Turn left onto SR 31

0.1 mi · 12 sec · SR 31

Continue on SR 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · SR 33

Arrive at destination

SR 33

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 146.5 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 2h 45m 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 146.5 miles or 2h 45m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sneedville, 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 292.9 miles and 5h 38m.

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 146.5 mi from Clarksville, TN · 2h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

146 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.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 146.5 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 Sneedville, TN

The final approach into Sneedville, 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 Sneedville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 60.6

View on nps.gov

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 292.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.49 one way

$88.98 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 103 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$49.04	$98.09
premium	$4.80	$55.29	$110.59
diesel	$5.64	$65.07	$130.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 102.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	87.9	1	$30.75	$14.06
Efficient EV	73.2	0	$25.63	$11.72
EV Truck/SUV	117.2	1	$41.01	$18.75

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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

Late night in Clarksville on Monday

Local time

2:55 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sneedville, TN

Late night in Sneedville on Monday

Local time

3:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

146 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

5 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 38m 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 Sneedville, TN covers 292.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 146.5 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 $44.49 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 Sneedville, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville, Chattanooga, Blaine, Rutledge and Bean Station.

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