Trip from Clarksville, TN to Bristol, TN

Drive Time

6h 14m

Distance

336.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Bristol, TN covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Franklin Street, University Avenue, Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.00 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

168.4 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 14m drive with frequent turns across 336.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Franklin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Franklin Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
University Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Madison Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 24 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 81 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 58	Unavailable	Refreshing
Gate City Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Franklin Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North 2nd Street

2

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Franklin Street

3

Turn right onto University Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · University Avenue

4

Turn left onto Madison Street

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

5

Turn left

3.1 mi · 3 min

6

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 54 sec

7

Merge slight left

33 mi · 35 min

8

Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

9

Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

10

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

11

Continue straight

93 mi · 1 hr 42 min

12

Keep slight left

37 mi · 40 min

13

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 81 North: Bristol

14

Take the exit slight right toward US 58, US 421: Bristol, Gate City

0.4 mi · 47 sec · US 58, US 421: Bristol, Gate City

15

Keep slight right

443 ft · 11 sec

16

Turn straight onto Gate City Highway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gate City Highway

17

Continue on West State Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

18

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 168.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.4 miles or 3h 7m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bristol, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Clarksville, TN

This is one driving day of about 336.8 miles and 6h 14m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

168 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bristol, 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 Bristol, TN.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.4 mi from Clarksville, TN

Nashville, 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 168.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$50.00	$100.01
midgrade	$4.25	$56.39	$112.79
premium	$4.65	$61.71	$123.42
diesel	$5.30	$70.33	$140.66

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 117.8 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Clarksville, TN

Late night in Clarksville on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Bristol, TN

Late night in Bristol on Saturday

Local time

3:59 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

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

2 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

6h 14m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Bristol, TN covers 336.8 miles and takes about 6h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Franklin Street, University Avenue, Madison Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.4 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 $50.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

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