Origin
Tullahoma, TN
Night in Tullahoma on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tullahoma, TN to Clarksville, TN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
119.2 mi
192 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tullahoma, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tullahoma, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, North Jackson Street, Florida Short Route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.7 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.64 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.6 miles from Tullahoma, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 21m highway drive covering 119.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and North Jackson Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.7 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 23 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 67.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and North Jackson Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 119.2 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 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 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.
8
39.7 mi into trip
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~47m in
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...
9
69.2 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
71.4 mi into trip
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~1h 23m 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
76.1 mi into trip
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~1h 29m 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
113.8 mi into trip
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~2h 11m 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 Tullahoma, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Louisville.
Calsonic Arena
39.7 mi in
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~47m
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
39.7 mi in
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~47m
Louisville
71.4 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via I 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 67.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| North Jackson Street | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Florida Short Route | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| SR 437 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tullahoma, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Southwest Atlantic Street
228 ft
·
11 sec
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Southwest Atlantic Street
2
Turn left onto West Lincoln Street
508 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Lincoln Street
3
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 55; SR 130
13 mi
·
15 min
·
North Jackson Street
4
Turn right onto SR 437
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 437
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Turn right onto US 231; SR 82
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Florida Short Route
7
Continue on US 231; SR 269
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
8
Continue on US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the slight left lane.
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
·
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
·
College Street
22
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
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 59.6 miles from Tullahoma, TN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.6 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
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 Tullahoma, 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 Tullahoma, TN
This is one driving day of about 119.2 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tullahoma, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 67.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.6 mi from Tullahoma, TN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 59.6 miles from Tullahoma, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.64 one way
$37.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.46 | $40.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.32 | $52.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
| Efficient EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $4.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.7 | 0 | $16.69 | $7.63 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Night in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
S 10 mph
6% chance
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
6 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
2h 21m 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 Tullahoma, TN to Clarksville, TN covers 119.2 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, North Jackson Street, Florida Short Route. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.6 miles from Tullahoma, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.64 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 119.2 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 39.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.4 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Tullahoma, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Louisville.
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