Trip from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

80.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Park Street, North Park Avenue, Centerville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.97 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

40.3 miles from Hohenwald, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 80.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

North Park Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
North Park Street	0 mi	0m
North Park Avenue	0 mi	0m
Centerville Highway	0 mi	0m
Linden Road	0 mi	0m
North Central Avenue	0 mi	0m
Highway 100	0 mi	0m
Highway 46	0 mi	0m
HWY 46	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: North Park Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on East Main Street

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Turn right onto North Park Street

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Continue on North Park Avenue

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Continue on Centerville Highway

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Turn right

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Continue on Linden Road

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Continue on North Central Avenue

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Continue on State Highway 100

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Turn left onto State Highway 46

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Continue on State HWY 46

11

Continue on Mathis Drive

12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive

13

Turn slight right

14

Continue on North Main Street

15

Continue on State Highway 13

16

Continue on Cumberland Drive

17

Turn left onto South Riverside Drive

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Turn right onto College Street

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Turn right onto North 2nd Street

20

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 40.3 miles from Hohenwald, TN.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hohenwald, TN

This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 51m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

40 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.3 mi from Hohenwald, TN

Franklin, 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 40.3 miles from Hohenwald, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$11.97	$23.93
midgrade	$4.25	$13.50	$26.99
premium	$4.65	$14.77	$29.54
diesel	$5.30	$16.83	$33.66

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Park Street, North Park Avenue, Centerville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.3 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 $11.97 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.