Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
133.1 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from Decherd, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Decherd Boulevard, Tullahoma Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 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
66.5 miles from Decherd, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 133.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Decherd Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tullahoma Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida Short Route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shelbyville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Decherd, TN and Clarksville, TN.
Start on the route
Turn right onto West Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard
Continue on Tullahoma Highway
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Tullahoma Highway
Continue on South Jackson Street
Turn right
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto Florida Short Route
Continue on Shelbyville Highway
Continue on South Church Street
Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
Keep slight left
Continue straight
Turn right onto Madison Street
Turn right onto University Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
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 133.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Decherd, TN · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Decherd, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$19.76 one way
$39.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.29 | $44.57 |
| premium | $4.65 | $24.39 | $48.78 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Decherd on Saturday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Franklin, TN
67 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Explore more options from Decherd, TN or browse trips ending in Clarksville, TN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse TN road trips.
Explore maps for Decherd, TN or Clarksville, TN on MapSof.net.