Origin
Thompson's Station, TN
Evening in Thompson's Station on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
79.6 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thompson's Station, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Thompson's Station to Clarksville covers 79.6 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Southeast, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $12 for fuel to cover the distance. The route utilizes a combination of Thompsons Station Road West, Columbia Pike, and I-840 East to navigate between these two Tennessee towns. It is a straightforward trek that works well for travelers looking for a direct route rather than a multi-day expedition.
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
39.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through various local roads, meaning the pace remains steady and attentive throughout the 79.6-mile journey. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches—with the longest stretch being 0 miles on Thompsons Station Road West—you should be prepared for frequent transitions between roads. The character of the drive is defined by these local connections, requiring you to stay focused on turn-by-turn navigation as you move through the Tennessee landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thompsons Station Road West 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thompsons Station Road West | — | — |
| Columbia Pike | — | — |
| I 840 East | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
| I 65 | — | — |
| I 65 North | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thompsons Station Road West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Thompsons Station Road West
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Thompsons Station Road West
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thompsons Station Road West
3
Turn left onto Columbia Pike
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Murfreesboro
5
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
1.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Nashville
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 North: Nashville
8
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
24 min
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 40 East: Knoxville
10
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
11
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
12
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
13
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 24 West: Clarksville
15
Take the exit slight right toward TN 76
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
TN 76
16
Keep slight left
282 ft
·
10 sec
17
Continue straight
3.4 mi
·
3 min
18
Turn right onto Madison Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
19
Turn right onto University Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
20
At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
College Street
21
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 2nd Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1-hour and 22-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks. You will not need to plan for major stops, as the direct nature of the route allows for a continuous flow. Keep your $12 fuel budget in mind as you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a trip that relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. One concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active at all times, as the reliance on Thompsons Station Road West and Columbia Pike means you will be making several turns to stay on track.
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 39.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN, or about 41m 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 18 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.8 miles or 41m 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 10m
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 Thompson's Station, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thompson's Station, TN
This is one driving day of about 79.6 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Thompson's Station, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.8 mi from Thompson's Station, TN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Thompson's Station, 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
$12.44 one way
$24.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.57 | $35.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 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 | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
| Efficient EV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
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.
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Evening in Clarksville on Wednesday
Local time
7:05 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
3 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 22m 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thompsons Station Road West, Columbia Pike, I 840 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.44 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thompson's Station, TN to Clarksville, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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