Trip from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

230.3 mi

371 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 22m ★

6 AM

4h 35m

8 AM

5h 2m

10 AM

4h 45m

12 PM

4h 42m

3 PM

4h 46m

5 PM

5h 1m

8 PM

4h 27m

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

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Jacksboro, TN

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Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

Connecting Jacksboro to Clarksville covers 230.3 miles across Tennessee, a trip that typically takes about 4 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $35 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, the journey relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-40 and I-24. While it is a straightforward drive, keep in mind that the majority of your time will be spent on high-speed interstates. It serves as a practical, efficient link between these two Tennessee towns.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115.1 miles from Jacksboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 79% of your travel occurring on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on I-40, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of your journey at 136.6 miles. Once you transition away from the initial segments involving the Harriman Highway, the experience shifts into a consistent interstate grind. Expect a fast-paced environment where the focus remains on covering ground efficiently rather than navigating winding, technical backroads. Your time behind the wheel will be defined by these long, high-speed sections that dominate the majority of the route.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 136.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near I 75; US 25W.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 230.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (I 75; US 25W): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.3 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 182.4 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

9.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75; US 25W

Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

180.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

182.4 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

187.2 mi into trip | ~3h 43m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville

224.9 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | US 41A / Madison Street

Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

182.4 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	136.6 mi	2h 27m
I 24	36.4 mi	40m
Harriman Highway	9.8 mi	11m
Frost Bottom Road	7.1 mi	12m
US 25W	5.7 mi	6m
Briceville Highway	5.3 mi	9m
Madison Street	4.7 mi	8m
North Roane Street	4.1 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 136.6 mi, about 2h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

275 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

Turn left onto US 25W; TN 63

3.0 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

Continue on US 25W; TN 63

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

Take the exit onto US 25W

5.7 mi · 6 min · US 25W

Toward Knoxville

Take the exit onto I 75; US 25W

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 75; US 25W

Toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75; US 25W

241 ft · 5 sec · I 75; US 25W

Turn slight right onto US 25W; SR 116

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto SR 116

3.8 mi · 9 min · Creek Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 116

234 ft · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 116

5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 330

166 ft · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

Continue on SR 330

7.1 mi · 12 min · Frost Bottom Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 330

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

Continue on SR 330

0.5 mi · 1 min · Walden Avenue

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 330

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Spring Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 330

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Continue on SR 330

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

Turn right onto SR 330

447 ft · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

Turn left onto SR 61

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

Continue on SR 61

9.6 mi · 10 min · Harriman Highway

Merge onto US 27

0.2 mi · 10 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

Continue on US 27

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Harriman Highway

Continue on US 27

2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

Continue on US 27

4.1 mi · 4 min · North Roane Street

Turn left

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto I 40

134 mi · 2 hr 24 min · I 40

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40

Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24

Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24

Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Take the exit onto I 24

34 mi · 36 min · I 24

Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward TN 76

Keep slight left at fork

283 ft · 9 sec

Continue on TN 76

3.4 mi · 3 min · TN 76

Turn right onto US 41A

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 41A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · University Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48

0.3 mi · 45 sec · College Street

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4 hour and 35 minute duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have a significant 136.6-mile stretch on I-40, check traffic conditions before you depart to avoid potential delays during peak travel times. Fueling up early is a smart move, especially since your estimated $35 budget can vary based on your vehicle's efficiency and current local prices. Because this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule, though departing mid-morning often helps you bypass the heaviest commuter traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long interstate portions to ensure you aren't caught searching for a station in a remote area.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 115.1 miles from Jacksboro, TN, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 136.6 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.1 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 45m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Jacksboro, 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 Jacksboro, TN

This is one driving day of about 230.3 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jacksboro, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 136.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.1 mi from Jacksboro, TN · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

115 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.1 miles from Jacksboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 136.6 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.98 one way

$69.96 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$38.56	$77.12
premium	$4.80	$43.48	$86.95
diesel	$5.64	$51.16	$102.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.1	0	$24.18	$11.05
Efficient EV	57.6	0	$20.15	$9.21
EV Truck/SUV	92.1	1	$32.24	$14.74

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Jacksboro, TN

Afternoon in Jacksboro on Sunday

Local time

4:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday

Local time

3:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

115 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 24, Harriman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.1 miles from Jacksboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

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Trip from Jacksboro, TN to Clarksville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clarksville, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Jacksboro, TN

Clarksville, TN

1 hour earlier

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 35m on the road

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