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Trip from Clarksville, TN to Lynchburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
118.3 mi
190 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
8 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Lynchburg, TN
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Trip Overview
This 118.3-mile drive from Clarksville, TN to Lynchburg, TN is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes. The journey is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the route utilizing major roads like I-24, Kingree Road, and Shelbyville Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this is an economical option for a quick getaway within the Southeast region. The drive is direct and efficient, making it ideal for those looking to maximize their time at their destination without the need for an overnight stay. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the interstate, covering up to 70 miles uninterrupted on I-24.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.2 miles from Clarksville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 70 mi | 1h 18m |
| Kingree Road | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Florida Short Route | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Lynchburg Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 70 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Lynchburg, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
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52 sec
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Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto US 41A
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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University Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto TN 76
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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TN 76
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 24
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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I 24
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.1 mi
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2 min
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I 24
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit onto I 24
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 24
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 81A
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 231
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 231
12 mi
·
13 min
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Shelbyville Highway
15
Merge onto US 231
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Florida Short Route
16
Continue on US 231; SR 82
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
478 ft
·
8 sec
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East Lane Street
18
Continue on SR 64; SR 82; SR 130
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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North Jefferson Street
19
Continue on SR 82
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Brittain Street
20
Turn left onto SR 82
13 mi
·
19 min
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Kingree Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto SR 55
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynchburg Highway
22
Turn left onto Hiles Street
77 ft
·
2 sec
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Hiles Street
23
Arrive at destination
Hiles Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 26-minute duration, starting your drive from Clarksville in the morning is recommended to allow ample time in Lynchburg. The fuel cost is a modest $18, so you won't need to budget heavily for gas. While there are no specific stops noted, keep in mind the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 70 miles on I-24, so plan for a brief break before or after this segment if needed. This short, efficient route offers flexibility; you can depart on your schedule and arrive with plenty of daylight.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Clarksville, TN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.2 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynchburg, 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 118.3 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Clarksville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 70 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.2 miles from Clarksville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Buc-ee's
1.5 mi from route
The Bug Man
2.2 mi from route
Bay 2
2.3 mi from route
Bay 4
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 78.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street
Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
42.2 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
9
47.3 mi into trip
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~57m in
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I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
49.3 mi into trip
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~1h in
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I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
78.9 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 81A
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.49 one way
$36.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.77 | $45.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hampton Inn & Suites - Tesla Supercharger
Nashville, TN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Capitol View Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Nashville, TN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Jenkins & Wynne Ford, Lincoln, Honda
Clarksville, TN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Save A Lot Nashville
Nashville, TN
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
I24 EXIT11 STATION 4 (RR)
Clarksville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
I24 EXIT11 STATION 3 (RM)
Clarksville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
I24 EXIT11 STATION 2 (LM)
Clarksville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
I24 EXIT11 STATION 1 (LL)
Clarksville, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
Tesla: 2
Blink Network: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.3 | 0 | $16.56 | $7.57 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Clarksville, TN
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
9:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lynchburg, TN
Morning in Lynchburg on Sunday
Local time
9:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 26m 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.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 73.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 62% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a good deal of time on I-24, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 70 miles. As you transition off the interstate onto Kingree Road and Shelbyville Highway, the character of the drive shifts, offering a more local feel. While not an entirely monotonous interstate grind, the majority of this journey is designed for efficient travel rather than a leisurely exploration of winding backroads. The profile suggests a focus on covering distance effectively.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Kingree Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 118.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clarksville, TN and Lynchburg, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Knoxville
44.5 mi in
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~53m
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via I 24
Chattanooga
47.3 mi in
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~57m
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via I 24
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 2h 26m. Total distance: 118.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lynchburg, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.3 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River 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 Lynchburg, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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