Origin
Rogersville, TN
Morning in Rogersville on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rogersville, TN to Clarksville, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 27m
Distance
289.1 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 14m
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6 AM
5h 28m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 37m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 53m
8 PM
5h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rogersville, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rogersville, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, US 11W, I 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 180.6 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
144.5 miles from Rogersville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 289.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and US 11W. The longest continuous stretch is about 180.6 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 180.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 11W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 84.2 miles in near I 40.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 289.1 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: at 84.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
84.2 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
239.1 mi into trip
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~4h 26m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
241.2 mi into trip
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~4h 29m in
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I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
7
246 mi into trip
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~4h 36m in
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I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
6
283.7 mi into trip
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~5h 17m in
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US 41A / Madison Street
Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rogersville, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Louisville.
Nashville
84.2 mi in
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~1h 39m
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via I 40
Louisville
241.2 mi in
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~4h 29m
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via I 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 180.6 mi | 3h 17m |
| US 11W | 40.4 mi | 46m |
| I 24 | 36.4 mi | 40m |
| West Main Street | 16.1 mi | 19m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Appalachian Highway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 180.6 mi, about 3h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rogersville, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto West Main Street
316 ft
·
14 sec
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West Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
414 ft
·
5 sec
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Rogersville Bypass
4
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 11W; SR 1
6
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W
40 mi
·
45 min
·
US 11W
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 40
24 mi
·
27 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi
·
36 min
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I 24
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
17
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
18
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
19
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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College Street
22
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
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 144.5 miles from Rogersville, TN, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 180.6 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
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 Rogersville, 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 Rogersville, TN
This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rogersville, 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 I 40 for about 180.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.5 mi from Rogersville, TN · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from Rogersville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 180.6 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.20 one way
$90.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.63 | $99.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.63 | $111.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.36 | $13.88 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.47 | $18.50 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Wednesday
Local time
5:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Johnson, TN
145 mi in
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
5h 27m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rogersville, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 11W, I 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.5 miles from Rogersville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.20 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 289.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 84.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.1 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rogersville, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Louisville.
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