Origin
Paris, TN
Afternoon in Paris on Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, 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 16m
Distance
62.1 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, West Wood Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 62.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 59.5 miles in near US 41A; US 79 / Fort Campbell Boulevard.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paris, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 16m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 59.5 miles (US 41A; US 79 / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 41A; US 79 / Fort Campbell Boulevard
Merge onto US 41A; US 79 / Fort Campbell Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 28.1 mi | 34m |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| West Wood Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Donelson Parkway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Providence Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lake Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Fort Donelson Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 28.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on SR 54; SR 69
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Wood Street
2
Continue on US 79
25 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
4
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake Highway
6
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
7
Continue on US 79
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Paris, TN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Paris, 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
$9.71 one way
$19.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Friday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Dover, TN
31 mi in
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 16m 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 Paris, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 62.1 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Austin Peay Memorial Highway, West Wood Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Paris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.71 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.
The drive from Paris, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 16m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 59.5 miles (US 41A; US 79 / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Paris, 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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