Origin
Burns, TN
Morning in Burns on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burns, TN to Clarksville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burns, TN
Ivan Mudruk
Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short, 38-mile drive from Burns to Clarksville, Tennessee, is easily manageable in under an hour, making it an ideal day trip. Expect to spend around $6 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily follows North Main Street and State Highway 13, with a portion on Highway 96. Given its short duration and local character, it's perfect for a spontaneous excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. This drive stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two Tennessee communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Highway 96 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| College Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Henslee Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stuart Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on SR 47
28 ft
·
4 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto SR 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Stuart Street
3
Turn right onto SR 96
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 96
4
Turn left onto US 70
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
5
Turn right onto US 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Henslee Drive
6
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
7
Continue on SR 48
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
9
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
10
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
12
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
13
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Burns, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 47 / Stuart Street
Turn right onto SR 47 / Stuart Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 96 / Highway 96
Turn right onto SR 96 / Highway 96
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 70 / Henslee Drive
Turn right onto US 70 / Henslee Drive
Navigation decision point
6
36.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
38 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.94 one way
$11.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.39 | $16.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Charlotte, TN
19 mi in
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
21 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
57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The personality of this drive is best described as 'turn-heavy local.' While only 26% of the route is on highways, you'll spend a significant portion navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 22.6 miles on North Main Street, offering a consistent feel for a good portion of the trip. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent changes in direction and road types as you transition between different local routes.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 47 / Stuart Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 47 / Stuart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 96 / Highway 96): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Clarksville, TN
Full guide →Clarksville is the county seat of Montgomery County, in Central Tennessee. Founded in 1784, Clarksville is one of the south's most historic cities. Today, visitors can experience that history through memorable attractions, unique historic architecture and a variety of annual festivals and events. Steeped in history, Clarksville began as a settlement along the banks of the Cumberland and Red Rivers by Revolutionary War hero John Montgomery in the early 1780s. In 1785, Clarksville became Tennessee's first incorporated city.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 38 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on North Main Street. 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: near the start (SR 47 / Stuart Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 96 / Highway 96): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): 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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