Origin
Mount Pleasant, TN
Late night in Mount Pleasant on Saturday
Local time
12:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
84 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, TN
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, State Highway 7, US 43 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.13 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.
Midpoint
42 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 84 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 55m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m 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 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.6 miles (TN 7 / Santa Fe Pike): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Industrial Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Industrial Park Road
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
TN 7 / Santa Fe Pike
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7 / Santa Fe Pike
Navigation decision point
4
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
US 70 / Henslee Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Henslee Drive
Navigation decision point
6
82.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m 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
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 7 | 21.3 mi | 25m |
| US 43 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| State HWY 46 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Santa Fe Pike | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 46 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Industrial Park Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on SR 166; SR 243
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Canaan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canaan Road
3
Merge onto US 43
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
US 43
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Industrial Park Road
5
Turn left onto Industrial Park Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Industrial Park Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto TN 7
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Santa Fe Pike
7
Continue on TN 7
21 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 7
8
Continue on TN 46
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
9
Continue on SR 46
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State HWY 46
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 46
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mathis Drive
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henslee Drive
12
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
13
Continue on SR 48
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
15
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
16
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
18
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
19
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42 miles or 52m 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 35m
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 Mount Pleasant, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Pleasant, TN
This is one driving day of about 84 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42 mi from Mount Pleasant, TN · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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
$13.13 one way
$26.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.42 | $28.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.17 | $32.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.55 | $37.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
12:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
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
10 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 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, State Highway 7, US 43. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 miles from Mount Pleasant, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.13 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 55m 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 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.6 miles (TN 7 / Santa Fe Pike): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point.
The route from Mount Pleasant, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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