Origin
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Erin, 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
27 mi
43 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
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.
Clarksville, TN
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Erin, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through Tennessee, the 27-mile trek from Clarksville to Erin is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 42 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since there are no required stops along the way, you have the freedom to complete the journey in one straightforward push. Budgeting roughly $4 for fuel should cover your transit comfortably. Given that both cities are nestled within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. This drive is ideal for those who prefer a short, manageable outing rather than an overnight commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 149 | 21.6 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 13 | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland City Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 149
— 21.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Erin, 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
·
31 min
·
SR 149
8
Continue on Cumberland City Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland City Highway
9
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto Spring Street
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Spring Street
11
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27 — 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.
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
SR 49 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 49 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
27 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Spring Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.22 one way
$8.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 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 | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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
Erin, TN
Late night in Erin on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
29 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
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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via Main Street, South Riverside Drive, and Cumberland Drive throughout the entire 27-mile distance. Because the path relies exclusively on local roads, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The lack of high-speed highway stretches means your pace will be dictated by the local layout, offering a more engaged driving experience. Navigating these winding local arteries requires your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on SR 149.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 149 and State Highway 13. 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m 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: 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on SR 149. 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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Erin, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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