Origin
Dickson, TN
Night in Dickson on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickson, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN is 33.3 miles and takes about 50m via North Main Street, State Highway 13, and South Riverside Drive, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's an easy, quick drive suitable for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections than sustained highway speeds. With only a 23% highway share, the majority of your journey will involve managing city streets and state routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on North Main Street, giving you a decent segment before needing to make turns. Prepare for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you transition between different road types.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 50m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
33 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SR 48 / College Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 23.4 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 23.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 70 Business
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
West College Street
2
Turn left onto SR 48
23 mi
·
33 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
4
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
5
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
7
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from Dickson, TN · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Dickson, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Clarksville, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Clarksville, 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
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Clarksville, TN
Night in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
10:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Charlotte, TN
17 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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
50m 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 Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 33.3 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, State Highway 13, South Riverside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Dickson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.21 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.
The drive from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 50m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, 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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