Trip from Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN

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Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

144.1 mi

232 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 5m ★

6 AM

3h 17m

8 AM

3h 41m

10 AM

3h 25m

12 PM

3h 23m

3 PM

3h 27m

5 PM

3h 40m

8 PM

3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 144.1-mile drive from Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 17 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, with Main Street and Austin Peay Memorial Highway being key segments. With a fuel cost estimated at $23, this trip offers an economical way to travel within the Southeast region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of an engaging local journey than a high-speed interstate cruise. Plan for about one stop along the way to break up the drive. Overall, it's a straightforward, pleasant drive perfect for a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72 miles from Ridgely, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" for most of this 144.1-mile journey. Only about 25% of the route involves highways, so much of your time will be spent on roads with more frequent intersections and changes in direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 28.1 miles on Main Street, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to navigating local thoroughfares. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be actively engaged with the road, rather than a monotonous interstate experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 34 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Depot Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 144.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Depot Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 38 miles (TN 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Depot Street

Turn right onto Depot Street

Navigation decision point

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

38 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | TN 22

Take the exit onto TN 22 toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

38.3 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | TN 22

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 22 toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

54 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | TN 22

Keep slight left at fork onto TN 22 toward TN 22 South: Dresden

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward TN 22 South: Dresden

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	28.1 mi	34m
Austin Peay Memorial Highway	25.1 mi	28m
Paris Highway	23.3 mi	34m
State Route 22	19.5 mi	29m
Section Line Road	15.6 mi	16m
TN 22	5.1 mi	6m
US 51	4.1 mi	6m
State Route 78	3.9 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 28.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgely, TN and Clarksville, TN.

Start on this road

61 ft · 6 sec · this road

Turn right onto Depot Street

155 ft · 6 sec · Depot Street

Turn right onto South Main Street

211 ft · 11 sec · South Main Street

Turn left onto Poplar Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Poplar Street

Turn left onto TN 78

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Headden Drive

Continue on TN 78

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Route 78

Turn right onto Lower Wynnburg Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lower Wynnburg Road

Continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

Continue on Wynnburg-Keefe Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Wynnburg-Keefe Road

Continue on Wynnburg Keefe Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wynnburg Keefe Road

Turn left onto Bluebank Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Bluebank Road

Turn right onto TN 21; TN 22

2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 21

Turn left onto TN 22

20 mi · 29 min · State Route 22

Continue on TN 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive

Continue on TN 5; TN 22

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 51; TN 22

4.1 mi · 6 min · US 51; TN 22

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto TN 22

0.3 mi · 38 sec · TN 22

Toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

Keep slight right at fork onto TN 22

340 ft · 8 sec · TN 22

Toward US 45W South, TN 22 South

Merge onto US 45W; TN 22

16 mi · 16 min · Section Line Road

Keep slight left at fork onto TN 22

4.7 mi · 6 min · TN 22

Toward TN 22 South: Dresden

Turn left onto SR 239

1.3 mi · 2 min · Pikeview Street

At end of road, turn left onto TN 54; TN 89

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Pikeview Street

Turn right onto TN 54; TN 89

2.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

Continue on TN 54; TN 217

23 mi · 34 min · Paris Highway

Continue on US 79

25 mi · 27 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

0.6 mi · 37 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Lake Highway

Continue on US 79

1.7 mi · 1 min · Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

28 mi · 34 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 41A; US 79

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

Continue on US 41A; US 79

1.6 mi · 2 min · Providence Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 41A; US 79

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 2nd Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Since this 3-hour and 17-minute drive is well within a single day's capacity, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Clarksville with plenty of daylight. With a total distance of 144.1 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $23, you won't need extensive planning for refueling. The "turn-heavy local drive" profile means staying alert and paying attention to navigation is key; consider downloading offline maps just in case. While there's only one recommended stop, feel free to pull over if you need a break, especially during the 28.1-mile stretch on Main Street.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 72 miles from Ridgely, TN, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Ridgely, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Ridgely, TN

This is one driving day of about 144.1 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ridgely, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Main Street for about 28.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72 mi from Ridgely, TN · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopkinsville, KY

72 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

Hopkinsville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hopkinsville, KY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72 miles from Ridgely, 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

$22.53 one way

$45.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$24.74	$49.47
premium	$4.89	$27.73	$55.46
diesel	$5.61	$31.82	$63.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.2	$15.13	$6.92
Efficient EV	36	$12.61	$5.76
EV Truck/SUV	57.6	$20.17	$9.22

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ridgely, TN

Evening in Ridgely on Tuesday

Local time

8:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Evening in Clarksville on Tuesday

Local time

8:12 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 17m 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 Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 144.1 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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, Paris Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72 miles from Ridgely, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Ridgely, TN to Clarksville, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Clarksville, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Ridgely, TN

Clarksville, TN

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 17m on the road

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