The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, I 65, Columbia Pike for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.1 miles on I 24.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 38m highway drive covering 80.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.1 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.7 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
7.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 North: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31B
Toward I 65 North: Nashville
8
31.8 mi into trip|~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 82B
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville
9
32.8 mi into trip|~40m in|Downtown Loop
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop 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 left / slight right lanes.
Exit 211B
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
7
37.7 mi into trip|~47m in|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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Huntsville
7.7 mi in|~11m
Louisville
32.3 mi in|~39m|via I 40
Knoxville
32.3 mi in|~39m|via I 40
Chattanooga
32.3 mi in|~39m|via I 40
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
36.1 mi
39m
I 65
22.4 mi
24m
Columbia Pike
4.9 mi
7m
Madison Street
4.7 mi
8m
Downtown Loop
3.4 mi
4m
TN 76
3.4 mi
3m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
1.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 36.1 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 31
0.5 mi·48 sec·Main Street
2
Continue on US 31
4.9 mi·7 min·Columbia Pike
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
4
Merge onto I 840
1.8 mi·1 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Exit 31Toward I 65: Nashville, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 31BToward I 65 North: NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 65
22 mi·24 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 82BToward I 40 East: KnoxvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 40
0.1 mi·10 sec·Downtown Loop
10
Continue on I 40
0.5 mi·42 sec·Downtown Loop
Exit 211B; 211AToward I 24 West, I 40 East, I 24 East: Clarksville, Louisville, Knoxville, ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Downtown Loop
2.8 mi·4 min·Downtown Loop
Exit 211BToward I 24 West: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi·2 min·I 24
Exit 46AToward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi·36 min·I 24
Exit 88Toward I 24 West: ClarksvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward TN 76
15
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft·9 sec
16
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi·3 min·TN 76
17
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi·8 min·Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi·44 sec·University Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi·45 sec·College Street
20
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft·2 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
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 40.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.1 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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 50m 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 21m
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 Spring Hill, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Spring Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 36.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Spring Hill, TN
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 22.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.87
$27.74
premium
$4.89
$15.55
$31.10
diesel
$5.61
$17.84
$35.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.48
$3.88
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.07
$3.23
EV Truck/SUV
32.3
0
$11.31
$5.17
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Afternoon
in Spring Hill on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Afternoon
in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
1:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph65% chanceLive 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
7 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
1h 38m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 65, Columbia Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from Spring Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.63 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 80.8 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spring Hill, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, Louisville, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River 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.
