Origin
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Dyer, 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
3h 5m
Distance
123.4 mi
199 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, TN
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Dyer, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Clarksville to Dyer, you are looking at a straightforward 123.4-mile journey through the Tennessee countryside. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 5 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $19 for fuel, which keeps this trip quite affordable. Because the route is compact, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Traveling entirely within the Southeast region, you will find the transition between these two Tennessee towns to be a steady and manageable experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 70 | 36 mi | 53m |
| SR 149 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 13 | 21 mi | 31m |
| US 70A | 13.8 mi | 20m |
| Concord Cades Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Cades Atwood Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US 45W | 2.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 70
— 36 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Dyer, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
353 ft
·
11 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn straight onto TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 13
7
Turn right onto SR 149
22 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 149
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 49
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto TN 13
19 mi
·
28 min
·
State Highway 13
10
Continue on TN 13
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Church Street
11
Turn right onto North Court Square
306 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Court Square
12
Continue on West Main Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 70
14
Turn slight left onto US 70
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
US 70
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 70
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 70 Business; SR 22 Business
104 ft
·
11 sec
·
Paris Street
17
Continue on US 70 Business; SR 22 Business
365 ft
·
18 sec
·
Paris Street West
18
Turn right onto US 70 Business
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 22 Bypass
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Drive North
20
Continue on US 70A
14 mi
·
20 min
·
US 70A
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
22
Continue on US 70A; US 79
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Atwood Highway
23
Turn right onto Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Cades Atwood Road
24
Continue on Concord Cades Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Cades Road
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Concord Cades Road
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Cades Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto TN 77
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Milan Highway
27
Take the ramp
329 ft
·
9 sec
28
Merge onto US 45W; TN 54
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 45W; TN 54
29
Turn right onto North College Street
426 ft
·
8 sec
·
North College Street
30
Continue on Dyer Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dyer Highway
31
Continue on Trenton Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Trenton Highway
32
Continue on South Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
SR 185
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 3-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs and break up the drive. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will stay around $19, so fill up before you leave Clarksville to avoid unnecessary stops. Because the route requires navigating a mix of US 70 and state highways, stay alert for changing speed limits as you move between different road types. Giving yourself a little extra time on the road will ensure you reach Dyer feeling refreshed and ready for your arrival.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dyer, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, TN
This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Clarksville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 70 for about 36 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Clarksville, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 83.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
26 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 49 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 49 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
83.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
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US 70 Business; SR 22 Business / Paris Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 70 Business; SR 22 Business / Paris Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.29 one way
$38.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.18 | $42.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.75 | $47.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
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: 43.2 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 | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.80 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.28 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 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
Dyer, TN
Late night in Dyer on Tuesday
Local time
4:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Waverly, TN
62 mi in
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
1 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
3h 5m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 21.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive relies on a combination of US 70, SR 149, and State Highway 13 to get you to your destination. With 77% of the route consisting of highway driving, you can maintain a consistent pace for most of the trip. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 36 miles on US 70, providing a nice rhythm before the road transitions through local segments. The drive balances efficient highway travel with the necessary shifts to secondary state roads, keeping the experience varied rather than monotonous. It is a practical route that favors directness while moving you steadily across the state landscape.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36 mi on US 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and SR 149. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 19 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
697 ft
333 ft
Total Climb
483 ft
Total Descent
592 ft
Highest Point
697 ft
~44.1 mi in
Elevation Range
364 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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 3h 5m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36 miles on US 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Dyer, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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