Trip from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

81.4 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m

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

Downtown Hohenwald, TN, TN

Hohenwald, TN

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Downtown Clarksville, TN, TN

Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

Spanning 80.6 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Hohenwald to Clarksville typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate primarily via North Park Street, North Park Avenue, and Centerville Highway. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, but you will enjoy a consistent local driving experience throughout the commute.

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

40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN

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

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 80.6-mile trek. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, as the route is defined by its frequent turns along North Park Street and Centerville Highway. This configuration creates a highly technical driving experience compared to standard highway travel. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these local roads requires consistent focus throughout the duration of your trip.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Park Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 2m with 50% 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 Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 48 / North Park Street

Turn right onto SR 48 / North Park Street

Navigation decision point

4
36.8 mi into trip | ~55m in | TN 46 / State Highway 46

Turn left onto TN 46 / State Highway 46

Navigation decision point

4
48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | US 70 / Henslee Drive

At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Henslee Drive

Navigation decision point

6
79.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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.
5
81.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | North 2nd Street

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 22.6 mi 32m
State Highway 100 16.9 mi 26m
Centerville Highway 11.8 mi 17m
State HWY 46 8.4 mi 11m
State Highway 13 7.6 mi 11m
SR 48 5.3 mi 7m
State Highway 46 2.6 mi 3m
South Riverside Drive 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 22.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 412

62 ft · 4 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto SR 48

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Park Street
3

Continue on SR 48

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Park Avenue
4

Continue on SR 48

12 mi · 17 min · Centerville Highway
5

Turn right onto SR 48; SR 100

5.3 mi · 7 min · SR 48; SR 100
6

Continue on SR 48; SR 50; SR 100

1.2 mi · 1 min · Linden Road
7

Continue on SR 48; SR 100

0.6 mi · 56 sec · North Central Avenue
8

Continue on TN 48; TN 100

17 mi · 26 min · State Highway 100
9

Turn left onto TN 46

2.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 46
10

Continue on SR 46

8.4 mi · 11 min · State HWY 46
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on SR 46

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Mathis Drive
12

At end of road, turn left onto US 70

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Henslee Drive
13

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 54 sec
14

Continue on SR 48

23 mi · 32 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 13
16

Continue on TN 13; TN 48

0.5 mi · 1 min · Cumberland Drive
17

Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto SR 48

0.2 mi · 28 sec · College Street
19

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
20

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact 1 hour and 51 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal preferences. Because there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure you fuel up in Hohenwald or Clarksville before heading out to keep your $12 budget on track. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to drive during daylight hours to better navigate the local intersections and changing road conditions. Use the absence of official stops to your advantage by building in your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the transition between North Park Street and the Centerville Highway requires navigating several local turns.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hohenwald, 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 Hohenwald, TN

This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hohenwald, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 22.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Hohenwald, TN · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

41 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.

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$12.36 one way

$24.73 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $13.63 $27.26
premium $4.80 $15.37 $30.73
diesel $5.64 $18.08 $36.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.4 0 $8.55 $3.91
Efficient EV 20.4 0 $7.12 $3.26
EV Truck/SUV 32.6 0 $11.40 $5.21

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Hohenwald, TN

Evening in Hohenwald on Sunday

Local time

6:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Evening in Clarksville on Sunday

Local time

6:30 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 2m 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 Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 81.4 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, State Highway 100, Centerville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.36 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 Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 2m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / North Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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