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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN

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Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

45.7 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

city in Tennessee, United States

Clarksville, TN

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Downtown Bon Aqua Junction, TN, TN

Bon Aqua Junction, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 48, SR 46, State Highway 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on State Highway 48. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.14 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

22.9 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

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 45.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 48 and SR 46. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 miles on State Highway 48.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 48 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 48 and SR 46. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 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

4
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

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.
4
9.9 mi into trip | ~16m in | SR 48 / State Highway 48

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 48 / State Highway 48

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
32.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 48 22.6 mi 32m
SR 46 8.4 mi 11m
State Highway 13 7.6 mi 11m
State Highway 46 2.5 mi 3m
South Riverside Drive 1.3 mi 2m
State Highway 100 1.2 mi 1m
Henslee Drive 0.5 mi <1m
Cumberland Drive 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 48 — 22.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Bon Aqua Junction, 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

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
7

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 48

23 mi · 32 min · State Highway 48
8

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 22 sec
9

Keep slight left at fork

205 ft · 15 sec
10

Turn left onto US 70

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Henslee Drive
11

Turn slight right

295 ft · 4 sec
12

Turn slight right onto SR 46

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Mathis Drive
13

Continue on SR 46

8.4 mi · 11 min · SR 46
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on TN 46

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 46
15

Turn right onto TN 100

1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 100
16

Arrive at destination

TN 100

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 22.9 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 45.7 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.9 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bon Aqua Junction, 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 45.7 miles and 1h 8m.

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 State Highway 48 for about 22.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Clarksville, TN · 35m into the drive

city and county seat of Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bon Aqua Junction, TN

The final approach into Bon Aqua Junction, 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 Bon Aqua Junction, TN.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.14 one way

$14.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.84 $15.69
premium $4.89 $8.79 $17.59
diesel $5.61 $10.09 $20.18

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: 16 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 13.7 0 $4.80 $2.19
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $4.00 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92

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

11:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bon Aqua Junction, TN

Night in Bon Aqua Junction on Tuesday

Local time

11:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 8m 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 Bon Aqua Junction, TN covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 48, SR 46, State Highway 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.9 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 $7.14 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Bon Aqua Junction, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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