Origin
Milan, TN
Evening in Milan on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milan, TN to Clarksville, TN
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
100.5 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milan, TN
Dmitry Voronov
Clarksville, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Connecting Milan to Clarksville, this 100.5-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Tennessee. You can expect to spend about 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $15, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly. Your path primarily follows Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Main Street, and East Main Street to navigate between these two Southeast locations. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single outing. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary stops.
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
50.3 miles from Milan, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 2% of the trip consisting of highway driving, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 36.5-mile segment on Austin Peay Memorial Highway. Because the route relies so heavily on local thoroughfares, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. This is the kind of drive where you stay engaged with the steering wheel, as the nature of the pavement shifts from local streets to regional highways throughout the two-hour transit.
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.
Austin Peay Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Williamson Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Williamson Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45E / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Williamson Street
Turn left onto Williamson Street
Navigation decision point
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 45E / South 1st Street
Turn right onto US 45E / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
4.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
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~10m in
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US 79 / East Main Street
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79 / East Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 36.5 mi | 41m |
| Main Street | 29.8 mi | 36m |
| East Main Street | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| Paris Bypass | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Atwood Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Van Hook Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| Donelson Parkway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Providence Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
— 36.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milan, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
7 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Williamson Street
254 ft
·
14 sec
·
Williamson Street
3
Turn right onto US 45E
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1st Street
4
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Van Hook Street
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 70A; US 79
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Atwood Highway
6
Turn left onto US 70A; US 79
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Atwood Highway
7
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
16 mi
·
24 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on US 79
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
10
Turn right onto SR 218
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Paris Bypass
11
Turn right onto US 79; SR 218
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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Fort Donelson Parkway
13
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake Highway
15
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
16
Continue on US 79
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fort Campbell Boulevard
18
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 100.5-mile trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can comfortably finish the drive in one go, as there are no mandated stops required to complete the journey. Keep your fuel budget of $15 in mind before you head out, as filling up at your origin in Milan will likely carry you through to Clarksville without needing a mid-trip top-off. Pay close attention to the transition between Main Street and the Austin Peay Memorial Highway, as the road character changes significantly during that stretch. Staying focused on navigation is the best way to handle the turn-heavy nature of these local roads.
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 50.3 miles from Milan, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
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 Milan, 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 Milan, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Milan, 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.
The longest stretch is on Austin Peay Memorial Highway for about 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Milan, TN · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Milan, 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
$15.26 one way
$30.53 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 7m 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 Milan, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 100.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Main Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 miles from Milan, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.26 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 2h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Williamson Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 45E / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 70A; US 79 / East Van Hook Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milan, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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