Traveling from Dyer to Clarksville covers 113.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 29 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is relatively short, you can easily complete it in a single day, making it an ideal candidate for a straightforward day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $17, the route is economically manageable for most travelers. You will be navigating entirely within the Southeast region, moving from rural landscapes toward the more developed environment of Clarksville. The path utilizes a combination of local roads, including Austin Peay Memorial Highway, Main Street, and East Main Street, keeping you off the major interstates for the vast majority of the time. If you prefer a relaxed pace without the pressure of a multi-day itinerary, this direct Tennessee connection is a practical choice.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.7 miles from Dyer, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
36.5 mi
41m
Main Street
28.1 mi
34m
East Main Street
15.5 mi
27m
Paris Bypass
7.6 mi
8m
Poplar Grove Road
6.1 mi
9m
US 45E
5.8 mi
6m
Trenton Highway
2.7 mi
4m
Highland Drive
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
— 36.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dyer, TN and Clarksville, TN.
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Start on SR 185
0.5 mi·58 sec·South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 185
6.1 mi·9 min·Poplar Grove Road
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At end of road, turn left onto TN 54
0.5 mi·53 sec·Bradford Highway
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Continue on TN 54
2.7 mi·4 min·Trenton Highway
5
Continue on TN 54
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 45E
495 ft·10 sec·US 45E
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45E
5.7 mi·6 min·US 45E
8
Turn right onto SR 124
16 mi·27 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on SR 124
0.9 mi·1 min·West Magnolia Avenue
10
Turn right onto SR 124
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Stonewall Street
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Turn straight onto SR 124
0.6 mi·1 min·Cedar Street
12
Turn left onto US 79
2.6 mi·3 min·Highland Drive
13
Continue on US 79
12 mi·13 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
14
Turn right onto SR 218
7.6 mi·8 min·Paris Bypass
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Turn right onto US 79; SR 218
24 mi·27 min·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
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Continue on US 79
0.2 mi·11 sec·Fort Donelson Parkway
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Continue on US 79
0.6 mi·37 sec·Austin Peay Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi·36 sec·Lake Highway
19
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi·1 min·Donelson Parkway
20
Continue on US 79
28 mi·34 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi·13 sec·Fort Campbell Boulevard
22
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi·2 min·Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi·1 min·North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip with no mandatory stops required by the route, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads may make the drive feel longer than the 2-hour and 29-minute estimate, so account for extra time if you are prone to fatigue. Because the route is 113.4 miles long and entirely local, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Dyer to cover your $17 estimated fuel cost without needing to hunt for stations in remote spots. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to stay alert for frequent turns, as the reliance on local streets like Main Street requires constant navigation compared to a standard highway route.
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 56.7 miles from Dyer, TN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.7 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dyer, 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 Dyer, TN
This is one driving day of about 113.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dyer, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Austin Peay Memorial Highway for about 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 185 / Poplar Grove Road
Turn left onto SR 185 / Poplar Grove Road
Navigation decision point
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6.7 mi into trip|~10m in|TN 54 / Bradford Highway
At end of road, turn left onto TN 54 / Bradford Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip|~17m in|US 45E
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45E
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
16.4 mi into trip|~24m in|SR 124 / East Main Street
Turn right onto SR 124 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.8 mi into trip|~53m in|SR 124 / North Stonewall Street
Turn right onto SR 124 / North Stonewall Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.47
$38.93
premium
$4.89
$21.82
$43.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.04
$50.07
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: 39.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34
0
$11.91
$5.44
Efficient EV
28.4
0
$9.92
$4.54
EV Truck/SUV
45.4
0
$15.88
$7.26
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dyer, TN
Night
in Dyer on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Night
in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Paris, TN
57 mi in
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
1 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
2h 29m 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.
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Highway travel accounts for only 7% of your total mileage, which means you will spend most of your time navigating local thoroughfares and secondary roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Austin Peay Memorial Highway, covering 36.5 miles of the trip. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that feels more intimate and varied than high-speed highway transit. The winding nature of these roads ensures that the drive remains engaging, though you should anticipate a slower pace as you transition between the various town centers along your path.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.5 mi on Austin Peay Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 185 / Poplar Grove Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m 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 0.5 miles (SR 185 / Poplar Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (TN 54 / Bradford Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 45E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 113.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.5 miles on Austin Peay Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 185 / Poplar Grove Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (TN 54 / Bradford Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 45E): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Clarksville, TN before heading back.
