Origin
Clarksville, TN
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Waverly, TN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.4-mile drive from Clarksville, TN to Waverly, TN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highways, with 94% of the journey utilizing them, making for an efficient transit between these Southeast region locations. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $7, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, as none are officially listed, allowing you to reach your destination without much interruption. This is a practical option if you're looking for a quick connection within Tennessee.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 149 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 13 | 21 mi | 31m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 149
— 21.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, TN and Waverly, 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
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Church Street
11
Turn right onto West Rogers Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Rogers Street
12
Turn right onto Mill Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Mill Street
13
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 45.4 — 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
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
45.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Rogers Street
Turn right onto West Rogers Street
Navigation decision point
5
45.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
Mill Street
Turn right onto Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.10 one way
$14.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.79 | $15.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.74 | $17.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Waverly, TN
Morning in Waverly on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
24 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
1h 9m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, as 94% of the route is on highways. The primary roads you'll follow include SR 149 and State Highway 13, with a brief portion on South Riverside Drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on SR 149. This means you'll be covering ground efficiently for much of the drive, with ample opportunities to maintain a steady speed. The road profile suggests a consistent, highway-style drive rather than winding country lanes.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 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 1h 9m drive. You will face about 9 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 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 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Waverly, 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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