Origin
Hohenwald, TN
Evening in Hohenwald on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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2h 2m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Hohenwald, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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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 .
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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Park Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto TN 46 / State Highway 46
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Henslee Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald, TN and Clarksville, TN.
Start on US 412
Turn right onto SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Continue on SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 100
Continue on SR 48; SR 50; SR 100
Continue on SR 48; SR 100
Continue on TN 48; TN 100
Turn left onto TN 46
Continue on SR 46
Continue on SR 46
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
Turn slight right
Continue on SR 48
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Hohenwald, 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 Hohenwald, TN
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 2h 2m.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, 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
$12.36 one way
$24.73 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Hohenwald on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
6:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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