Origin
Pegram, TN
Night in Pegram on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pegram, 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
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
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.
Pegram, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pegram, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 44.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ashland City Road, Ashland City Highway, Sams Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Ashland City Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 44.3 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 (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 44.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ashland City Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.1 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 around 1.1 miles in near SR 249 / Sams Creek Road.
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 9m 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: at 1.1 miles (SR 249 / Sams Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 49; SR 249): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (TN 12 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 249 / Sams Creek Road
Turn right onto SR 249 / Sams Creek Road
Navigation decision point
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
SR 49; SR 249
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 249
Navigation decision point
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
TN 12 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto TN 12 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
38.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road
Navigation decision point
5
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Ashland City Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Sams Creek Road | 9.9 mi | 17m |
| River Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 70 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| By Pass Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pegram, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 70
2
Turn right onto SR 249
9.9 mi
·
17 min
·
Sams Creek Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 249
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
River Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49; SR 249
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 49; SR 249
5
Turn left onto SR 455
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
By Pass Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto TN 12
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on TN 12
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Ashland City Highway
8
Continue on TN 12
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Ashland City Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashland City Road
10
Continue on US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
12
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.2 mi from Pegram, TN · 37m 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Pegram, 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
$6.93 one way
$13.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.60 | $15.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 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 | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
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
Night in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
10:53 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 Pegram, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 44.3 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 Ashland City Road, Ashland City Highway, Sams Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.2 miles from Pegram, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.93 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 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 249 / Sams Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (SR 49; SR 249): Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles (TN 12 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pegram, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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