Trip from Clarksville, TN to Burns, TN

Drive Time

57m

Distance

38 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Burns, TN covers 38 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, South Riverside Drive, Cumberland Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 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

19 miles from Clarksville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 38 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Riverside Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cumberland Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 13	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 48	Unavailable	Refreshing
Henslee Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
College Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 96	Unavailable	Refreshing

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

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 2nd Street

354 ft · 9 sec · North 2nd Street

2

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Main Street

3

At the end of the road, turn left onto South Riverside Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

4

Take the exit right

0.1 mi · 13 sec

5

Turn straight onto Cumberland Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive

6

Continue on State Highway 13

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13

7

Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 48

23 mi · 32 min · State Highway 48

8

Turn slight right

0.1 mi · 22 sec

9

Keep slight left

207 ft · 15 sec

10

Turn left onto Henslee Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Henslee Drive

11

At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · College Street

12

Turn right onto Highway 96

2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 96

13

Turn left onto Stuart Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Stuart Street

14

At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

30 ft · 1 sec · Church Street

15

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 19 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 28m 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 38 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns, 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 38 miles and 57m.

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.

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

Nashville, TN

19 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 Burns, 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 Burns, 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 19 mi from Clarksville, TN

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 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	$5.64	$11.28
midgrade	$4.25	$6.36	$12.73
premium	$4.65	$6.96	$13.93
diesel	$5.30	$7.94	$15.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 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

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Burns, TN

Late night in Burns on Saturday

Local time

2:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

84°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

21 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

57m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clarksville, TN to Burns, TN covers 38 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, South Riverside Drive, Cumberland Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19 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 $5.64 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.

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