Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
191.6 mi
308 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from East Brainerd, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Graysville Road, East Brainerd Road, I 24 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.45 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
95.8 miles from East Brainerd, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Graysville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Brainerd Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chattanooga | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Downtown Loop | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TN 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between East Brainerd, TN and Clarksville, TN.
Start on Iris Drive
Turn left onto Graysville Road
Turn left onto East Brainerd Road
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving East Brainerd, 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 East Brainerd, TN
This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.8 mi from East Brainerd, TN · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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 95.8 miles from East Brainerd, 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
$28.45 one way
$56.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $32.08 | $64.16 |
| premium | $4.65 | $35.11 | $70.21 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $40.01 | $80.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
| Efficient EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.76 | $7.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.82 | $12.26 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in East Brainerd on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Franklin, TN
96 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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.
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