Origin
Loretto, TN
Afternoon in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
120.8 mi
194 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loretto, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, South Military Street, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.89 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.4 miles from Loretto, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 120.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| South Military Street | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| South Locust Avenue | — | — |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | — | — |
| Industrial Park Road | — | — |
| Santa Fe Pike | — | — |
| Highway 7 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
505 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto South Military Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Military Street
4
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
5
Continue on South Locust Avenue
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Locust Avenue
6
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Industrial Park Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Industrial Park Road
9
Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Industrial Park Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Santa Fe Pike
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Pike
11
Continue on State Highway 7
21 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 7
12
Continue on State Highway 46
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
13
Continue on State HWY 46
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State HWY 46
14
Continue on Mathis Drive
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mathis Drive
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henslee Drive
16
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
17
Continue on North Main Street
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on State Highway 13
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
19
Continue on Cumberland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
20
Turn left onto South Riverside Drive
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
21
Turn right onto College Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
22
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 2nd Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.4 miles from Loretto, TN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
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 Loretto, 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 Loretto, TN
This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Loretto, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 60.4 mi from Loretto, TN · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Loretto, 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
$18.89 one way
$37.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.74 | $41.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.25 | $46.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.67 | $53.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.68 | $5.80 |
| Efficient EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.3 | 0 | $16.91 | $7.73 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Clarksville on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 30m 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 Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, South Military Street, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Loretto, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.89 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Loretto, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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