Origin
Charlotte, TN
Late night in Charlotte on Tuesday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Charlotte, 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
38m
Distance
25.8 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charlotte, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 25.8-mile drive from Charlotte to Clarksville, Tennessee, is easily manageable in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Spring Street and Highway 13, with no significant highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite economical for a quick journey. Given its brevity, this route offers a straightforward commute or a brief excursion within the Southeast region, and you won't need an overnight stay to complete it.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 48 | 15.7 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Spring Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Spencer Alley | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 48
— 15.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Charlotte, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Spencer Alley
32 ft
·
6 sec
·
Spencer Alley
2
Turn left onto SR 49
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spring Street
3
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 49
16 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 48; SR 49
4
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
5
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
6
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
8
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
9
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 49 / Spring Street
Turn left onto SR 49 / Spring Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48; SR 49
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 49
Navigation decision point
6
24 mi into trip
|
~35m 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.
3
25.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
SR 48 / College Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street
Navigation decision point
5
25.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
4:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
22 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
38m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 35-minute trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and state highways like Spring Street and Highway 13 for the entire 25.8 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable due to the nature of the route. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local areas frequently, so keep an eye out for traffic signals and intersections.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on SR 48.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 48 and State Highway 13. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 49 / Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Charlotte, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 38m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 49 / Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 48; SR 49): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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 38m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on SR 48. 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 49 / Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 48; SR 49): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
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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