Origin
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
352.9 mi
568 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 33m
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6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 37m
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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Roan Mountain, TN
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN covers 352.9 miles and takes about 6h 44m 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 $55.17 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
176.4 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 44m. Total distance: 352.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 44m drive with frequent turns across 352.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
| Madison Street | — | — |
| I 24 East | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
| I 26 East | — | — |
| James H | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Roan Mountain, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
28 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
·
29 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
57 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 81 North: Bristol
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville
15
Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
15 mi
·
18 min
·
James H. Quillen Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
17
Turn slight right
341 ft
·
8 sec
18
Merge slight left onto University Parkway
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
University Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Milligan Highway
20
Turn right onto Milligan Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milligan Highway
21
Turn right onto Okolona Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Okolona Road
22
Turn left onto Laurels Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Laurels Road
23
Continue on Dry Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dry Creek Road
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Gap Creek Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Gap Creek Road
25
Turn right onto State Line Road
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Line Road
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 176.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
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 78 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.4 miles or 3h 22m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roan Mountain, 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 352.9 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.4 mi from Clarksville, TN · 3h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.4 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Roan Mountain, TN
The final approach into Roan Mountain, 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 Roan Mountain, 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
$55.17 one way
$110.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $60.58 | $121.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $67.91 | $135.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.92 | $155.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.05 | $16.94 |
| Efficient EV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.2 | 1 | $49.41 | $22.59 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Roan Mountain, TN
Evening in Roan Mountain on Thursday
Local time
5:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
76°F
Johnson, TN
176 mi in
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Road read
6h 44m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Roan Mountain, TN covers 352.9 miles and takes about 6h 44m 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 176.4 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 $55.17 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 44m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksville, TN to Roan Mountain, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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