Trip from Decherd, TN to Clarksville, TN

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

132.8 mi

214 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 27m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 59m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 46m

5 PM

2h 58m

8 PM

2h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Decherd, TN

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Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Decherd to Clarksville covers 132.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek within the Southeast, you can easily complete the entire journey in a single day. Budgeting approximately $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. The route utilizes a mix of local paths like South Jackson Street and Florida Short Route alongside the efficiency of I-24. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the trip is manageable and doesn't require an overnight stay to complete comfortably.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.4 miles from Decherd, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and major interstate arteries. With 58% of the journey spent on highways, you will encounter a significant interstate grind, specifically during the 67.7-mile stretch on I-24. This segment allows you to maintain steady speeds before you navigate the transition back onto local roads. The personality of the drive shifts from the smaller, potentially slower pace of Decherd’s regional streets to the more structured flow of the interstate system. Be prepared for this change in rhythm as you move between the different road types.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 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 67.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 132.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 53.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 82.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

53.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...

82.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

85 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

89.7 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville

127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | US 41A / Madison Street

Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

Between Decherd, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Louisville.

Calsonic Arena

53.3 mi in | ~1h 4m

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

53.3 mi in | ~1h 4m

Louisville

85 mi in | ~1h 39m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	67.7 mi	1h 15m
South Jackson Street	15.7 mi	18m
Florida Short Route	8.7 mi	9m
Shelbyville Highway	8.6 mi	9m
Tullahoma Highway	6.1 mi	7m
SR 437	6 mi	6m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
TN 76	3.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 67.7 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

330 ft · 16 sec · this road

Turn right onto SR 50

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 41A

1.4 mi · 1 min · Decherd Boulevard

Continue on US 41A

1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

Continue on US 41A

3.0 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 41A

4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

Continue on US 41A

16 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

Turn right onto SR 437

6.0 mi · 6 min · SR 437

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Turn right onto US 231; SR 82

8.7 mi · 9 min · Florida Short Route

Continue on US 231; SR 269

8.6 mi · 9 min · Shelbyville Highway

Continue on US 231

2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 24

29 mi · 32 min · I 24

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 24

Exit 52A Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24

Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24

Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto I 24

34 mi · 36 min · I 24

Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward TN 76

Keep slight left at fork

283 ft · 9 sec

Continue on TN 76

3.4 mi · 3 min · TN 76

Turn right onto US 41A

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 41A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · University Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48

0.3 mi · 45 sec · College Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient and comfortable. Aim to monitor your fuel levels before merging onto I-24, as the 67.7-mile stretch is the longest uninterrupted portion of your drive. Taking your break during the transition between the interstate and local roads can help you stay refreshed for the final leg. Use your $20 fuel budget as a baseline, but keep an eye on local gas prices near your starting point to ensure you are fully prepared for the full 132.8-mile distance.

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Decherd, TN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 miles.

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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.4 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Decherd, 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 Decherd, TN

This is one driving day of about 132.8 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Decherd, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 67.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.4 mi from Decherd, TN · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

66 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

Nashville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Decherd, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 miles.

Arriving in Clarksville, TN

The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, 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

$20.17 one way

$40.34 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$22.24	$44.47
premium	$4.80	$25.07	$50.14
diesel	$5.64	$29.50	$59.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.8	$13.94	$6.37
Efficient EV	33.2	$11.62	$5.31
EV Truck/SUV	53.1	$18.59	$8.50

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Decherd, TN

Afternoon in Decherd on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

2h 37m 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 Decherd, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, South Jackson Street, Florida Short Route. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.4 miles from Decherd, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.17 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Decherd, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Louisville.

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Trip from Decherd, TN to Clarksville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clarksville, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

2h 37m on the road

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