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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

45.4 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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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city in Tennessee, United States

Waverly, TN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 45.4-mile drive from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 94% of the journey utilizing them, making for an efficient transit between these Southeast region locations. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, as none are officially listed, allowing you to reach your destination without much interruption. This is a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection within Tennessee.

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

22.7 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, as 94% of the route is on highways. The primary roads you'll follow include SR 149 and State Highway 13, with a brief portion on South Riverside Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on SR 149. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently for much of the drive, with ample opportunities to maintain a steady speed. The road profile suggests a consistent, highway-style drive rather than winding country lanes.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 149 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 149 and State Highway 13. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
26 mi into trip | ~40m in | SR 49 / East Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 49 / East Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
45.3 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | West Rogers Street

Turn right onto West Rogers Street

Navigation decision point

5
45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | Mill Street

Turn right onto Mill Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 149 21.7 mi 32m
State Highway 13 21 mi 31m
South Riverside Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Cumberland Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Church Street 0.1 mi <1m
North 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 149 — 21.7 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn straight onto TN 13; TN 48

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
7

Turn right onto SR 149

22 mi · 32 min · SR 149
8

At end of road, turn left onto SR 49

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Main Street
9

Turn right onto TN 13

19 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13
10

Continue on TN 13

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Church Street
11

Turn right onto West Rogers Street

328 ft · 16 sec · West Rogers Street
12

Turn right onto Mill Street

79 ft · 3 sec · Mill Street
13

Arrive at destination

Mill Street

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of just over an hour, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and be in Waverly by late morning, or even make it an afternoon excursion. With the longest stretch being 21.7 miles, you can comfortably go a significant distance without needing a break, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the final leg. Consider leaving Clarksville mid-morning to avoid any potential early rush hour traffic. Since there are no designated stops, you're free to pull over at any point that suits you if needed.

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 22.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 45.4 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.7 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waverly, 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 45.4 miles and 1h 9m.

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 SR 149 for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.7 mi from Clarksville, TN · 35m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, TN

23 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

Hopkinsville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Waverly, TN

The final approach into Waverly, 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 Waverly, 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

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 23.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.10 one way

$14.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.79 $15.59
premium $4.89 $8.74 $17.47
diesel $5.61 $10.02 $20.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.97 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waverly, TN

Night in Waverly on Tuesday

Local time

9:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°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

2 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 9m 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 Waverly, TN covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 149, State Highway 13, South Riverside Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $7.10 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 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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