Origin
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Springfield, 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
46m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Springfield, TN
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Trip Overview
This quick 33.6-mile journey from Clarksville, TN to Springfield, TN takes approximately 46 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Franklin Street, University Avenue, and Madison Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $5, reflecting its modest distance. Given the brief travel time and minimal mileage, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to get between these two Southeast Tennessee communities. It's a drive that allows for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| TN 49 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 13.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Springfield, TN.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto US 41A
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
University Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 41A; SR 76
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto TN 76
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
7
Merge onto I 24
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 24
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 24
Toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
9
Keep slight left at fork
311 ft
·
9 sec
10
Turn left onto TN 49
11 mi
·
16 min
·
TN 49
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
45 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 33.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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.
6
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
33.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Springfield, TN
Late night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Adams, TN
17 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 the entirety of this 46-minute trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for all 33.6 miles. This means you'll encounter traffic signals and intersections regularly as you make your way through town. There isn't a 'longest stretch' without interruption to speak of, as the nature of local roads keeps you engaged with the immediate surroundings. The drive is characterized by its constant adjustments rather than long, steady cruising.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and TN 49. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Clarksville, TN to Springfield, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Ashland City along the way.
Ashland City
22 mi in
|
~28m
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 46m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.2 miles on I 24. 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 0.2 miles (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 41A; SR 76 / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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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