Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
307.8 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Long day tripThe drive from Clarksville, TN to Church Hill, TN covers 307.8 miles and takes about 5h 49m 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 $45.70 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
153.9 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 307.8 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| US 11W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rutledge Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lee Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Church Hill, TN.
Start on North 2nd Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Turn right onto University Avenue
Turn left onto Madison Street
Turn left
Take the exit slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
Continue on Rutledge Pike
Continue on Lee Highway
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Lee Highway
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
Continue on Lee Highway
Take the exit slight left
Continue on Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.9 miles or 2h 54m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Church Hill, TN than in the middle of the route.
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 307.8 miles and 5h 49m.
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
154 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 153.9 mi from Clarksville, TN
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 153.9 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 Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.77 | $45.70 | $91.39 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.54 | $103.08 |
| premium | $4.65 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $64.27 | $128.55 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 107.7 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Church Hill on Saturday
Local time
4:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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