Origin
Dickson, TN
Late night in Dickson on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, 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
50m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickson, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN is 33.3 miles and takes about 50m via North Main Street, State Highway 13, and South Riverside Drive, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns rather than a straightforward highway cruise. It's an easy, quick drive suitable for a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a straightforward connection between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 23.4 mi | 33m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West College Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 23.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 70 Business
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
West College Street
2
Turn left onto SR 48
23 mi
·
33 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
4
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
5
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
7
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
8
Arrive at destination
North 2nd 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Dickson, 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 48 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 48 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
33 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SR 48 / College Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / College Street
Navigation decision point
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 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 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
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
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Charlotte, 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
21 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
50m 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?
This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads and intersections than sustained highway speeds. With only a 23% highway share, the majority of your journey will involve managing city streets and state routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.4 miles on North Main Street, giving you a decent segment before needing to make turns. Prepare for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and speed adjustments as you transition between different road types.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 48 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dickson, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 50m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Dickson, TN
Full guide →For the Dickson in Canberra, see Canberra/North Canberra Dickson is a city in Central Tennessee and can be both parts sleepy and busy far-flung exurb of Nashville.
Arriving 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 50m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on North Main Street. 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: near the start (SR 48 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.5 miles (US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles (SR 48 / College Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, 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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