Origin
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
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Goodlettsville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN covers 45.8 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Madison Street, Dickerson Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 58m highway drive covering 45.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Madison Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Madison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 41A / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41A / University Avenue
Turn right onto US 41A / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street
Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
38.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 40
Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 31W; US 41 / Dickerson Pike
Turn left onto US 31W; US 41 / Dickerson Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 29.3 mi | 31m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Dickerson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| TN 76 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 29.3 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Goodlettsville, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto US 41A
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
University Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto TN 76
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 24
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40
Toward TN 45: Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto TN 45
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Hickory Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 31W; US 41
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Dickerson Pike
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 31W; US 41
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 31W; US 41
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Clarksville, TN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 Goodlettsville, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Goodlettsville, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
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 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
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.
Destination
Goodlettsville, TN
Afternoon in Goodlettsville on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Pleasant View, TN
23 mi in
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
58m 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 Goodlettsville, TN covers 45.8 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Madison Street, Dickerson Pike. 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 $7.16 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 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 41A / University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Goodlettsville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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