Origin
McEwen, TN
Morning in McEwen on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McEwen, TN to Clarksville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McEwen, TN
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
McEwen to Clarksville is 43 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via SR 149 and Erin Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Tennessee, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive primarily on established state routes, suitable for a quick transition between these two points. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles on SR 149, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The roads blend a mix of highway speeds with local road accessibility, as indicated by the use of SR 149, Erin Road, and McEwen Road. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel between your starting and ending points in Tennessee.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 149 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 149 and Erin Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near TN 13 / State Highway 13.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (TN 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (SR 149): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
TN 13 / State Highway 13
At end of road, turn right onto TN 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 49 / East Main Street
Turn left onto SR 49 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 149
Turn right onto SR 149
Navigation decision point
6
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
43 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 149 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| Erin Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Mc Ewen Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 13 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 149
— 21.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McEwen, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on High Street
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
43 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 70
3
Turn right onto SR 231
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SR 231
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Erin Road
5
Continue on SR 231
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Mc Ewen Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto TN 13
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 13
7
Turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn right onto SR 149
22 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 149
9
At end of road, turn left onto TN 13; TN 48
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 13
10
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
11
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
13
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.5 mi from McEwen, TN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from McEwen, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 9m 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 McEwen, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 43 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 149, Erin Road, Mc Ewen Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.5 miles from McEwen, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.72 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles (TN 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (SR 149): Navigation decision point.
The route from McEwen, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Donelson National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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