Origin
Lakesite, TN
Late night in Lakesite on Thursday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakesite, TN to Clarksville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
181.4 mi
292 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 38m
★
6 AM
3h 51m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 0m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakesite, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
This 181.4-mile drive from Lakesite, TN to Clarksville, TN, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-24, with portions of John Bragg Highway and TN-8 also part of the journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $28, making it an economical option. Given the relatively short duration, it's perfect for a single-day adventure without needing an overnight stop. The drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout your travels.
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
90.7 miles from Lakesite, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 67.7 miles on I-24, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the drive will be on faster roads, the inclusion of John Bragg Highway and TN-8 introduces some variations in the driving experience. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and the character of state highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 181.4 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 101.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.4 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
101.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 24 West: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
9
131.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
|
I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
133.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
7
138.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 59m 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
6
176 mi into trip
|
~3h 41m in
|
US 41A / Madison Street
Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lakesite, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
133.5 mi in
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~2h 53m
|
via I 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 67.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| SR 111 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakesite, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Bayview Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bayview Road
2
Turn slight left
98 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Shoreline Drive
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Shoreline Drive
4
Continue on Shoreline Drive
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Shoreline Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 319
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Hixson Pike
6
Turn straight onto SR 319
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Tsati Terrace
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Merge onto US 27
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27
9
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 111
10
Continue on SR 111
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 111
11
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 8; TN 111
12
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 8
13
Continue on TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
14
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
15
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Colville Street
16
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Chancery Street
17
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Morford Street
18
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
20
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
21
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
23
Turn left onto South Rutherford Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rutherford Boulevard
24
Turn left onto US 231
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Church Street
Use the left lane.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
Use the right lane.
26
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the slight left lane.
28
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.
29
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
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 lanes.
31
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.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
33
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
34
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
35
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
36
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
37
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
College Street
38
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
39
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 51-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight hours and potentially avoid heavier traffic. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 67.7 miles, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before embarking on the longer interstate segments. The estimated fuel cost of $28 suggests planning for one fill-up if you start with a less-than-full tank.
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 90.7 miles from Lakesite, TN, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 40 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.7 miles or 2h 3m 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 10m
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 Lakesite, 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 Lakesite, TN
This is one driving day of about 181.4 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Lakesite, 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 24 for about 67.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 90.7 mi from Lakesite, TN · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.7 miles from Lakesite, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.36 one way
$56.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.14 | $62.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.91 | $69.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
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: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.87 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.40 | $11.61 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
12:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Alexandria, TN
91 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
4 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
3h 51m 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 Lakesite, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, John Bragg Highway, TN 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.7 miles from Lakesite, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.36 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 181.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 101.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.4 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakesite, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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