Origin
Ashland City, TN
Late night in Ashland City on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland City, TN to Clarksville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.8 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland City, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Ashland City and Clarksville, this 28.8-mile drive is a straightforward local excursion that takes roughly 42 minutes to complete. Because the trip is short, it works perfectly as a simple day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Ashland City Road, Ashland City Highway, and South Main Street to reach your destination in the Southeast region. With fuel costs estimated at around $4, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. This route is designed for those who prefer local roads over the interstate, offering a direct path through the Tennessee landscape without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland City Road | 13.1 mi | 18m |
| Ashland City Highway | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ashland City Road
— 13.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on TN 12; TN 49; TN 249
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on TN 12
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Ashland City Highway
3
Continue on TN 12
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Ashland City Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Ashland City Road
5
Continue on US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
7
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 22.6 and 28.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road
Navigation decision point
3
28.6 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
SR 48 / College Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street
Navigation decision point
5
28.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.94 | $9.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.03 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
65% chance
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
5 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Since the highway share is 0%, you will stay entirely on surface roads throughout the 28.8-mile journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the first 13.1 miles on Ashland City Road, where you can settle into a steady rhythm. The road's personality is defined by its winding nature, which keeps the driving experience engaging compared to a straight highway haul. As you navigate from one town to the other, the road layout requires you to remain alert for turns rather than relying on cruise control.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on Ashland City Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in near US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ashland City, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on Ashland City Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles (US 41A Bypass / Ashland City Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.6 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point; at 28.8 miles (North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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