Origin
Portland, TN
Evening in Portland on Sunday
Local time
7:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Portland and Clarksville, Tennessee, you are looking at a 61.1-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget about $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the local landscape. It is a straightforward trip that is best approached as a simple point-to-point commute.
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
30.5 miles from Portland, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, including Oak Street, Maple Street, and College Street, to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Oak Street, you will find that the drive requires consistent attention to turns and transitions. The personality of this road is defined by its local character, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience. You won't find any long, monotonous highway segments here, just a continuous flow of town-to-town navigation.
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.
Oak Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 65 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 25 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| TN 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| University Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oak Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on North Broadway
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Broadway
2
Take the exit slight right
302 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn slight right onto Oak Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on Maple Street
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Street
5
Continue on College Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
6
Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Nashville
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 65 South: Nashville
7
Merge slight left
4.4 mi
·
4 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
9
Turn right
12 mi
·
18 min
10
Continue straight
14 mi
·
21 min
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
13 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
TN 76
14
Keep slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
15
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
16
Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
17
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
College Street
19
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 2nd Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 21-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. There are no planned stops on this route, so be sure to fuel up before you leave to keep your $9 estimated cost accurate. Staying alert is key given the turn-heavy nature of the local streets, so plan to keep your eyes on the road transitions rather than looking for highway signage. Since you are staying strictly on local roads like Maple and College Streets, keep a steady pace and enjoy the direct, uncomplicated nature of the drive. Taking the trip during daylight hours will make navigating the frequent turns much easier.
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 30.5 miles from Portland, TN, or about 40m into the drive.
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 61.1 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 40m 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 9m
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 Portland, 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 Portland, TN
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Portland, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.5 mi from Portland, TN · 40m 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 61.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Portland, 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
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.57 | $27.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
7:35 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
1h 21m 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 Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Street, Maple Street, College Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from Portland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.28 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 Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Portland, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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