Origin
Dyersburg, TN
Morning in Dyersburg on Sunday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dyersburg, TN to Clarksville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h
Distance
137.6 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dyersburg, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
This 137.6-mile drive from Dyersburg, TN to Clarksville, TN is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 3 hours. You'll primarily navigate via Austin Peay Memorial Highway and TN 104, with some time spent on Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route is an economical choice for exploring the Southeast region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. It’s a straightforward journey, ideal for a single day without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.8 miles from Dyersburg, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 36.5 mi | 41m |
| Main Street | 29.8 mi | 36m |
| TN 104 | 22.1 mi | 32m |
| East Main Street | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| Paris Bypass | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| Concord Cades Road | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Cades Atwood Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| East Court Street | 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 Dyersburg, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 51 Bus; SR 104
63 ft
·
3 sec
·
McGaughey Street
2
Turn right onto US 51 Bus; SR 104
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Main Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 104
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Court Street
4
Continue on TN 104
22 mi
·
32 min
·
TN 104
5
Turn left onto TN 104
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dyersburg Highway
6
Continue on TN 104
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Eaton Street
7
Enter roundabout onto East Eaton Street
153 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Eaton Street
8
Continue on East Eaton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Eaton Street
9
Continue on TN 77
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Milan Highway
10
Turn left onto Concord Cades Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Concord Cades Road
11
Continue on Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Cades Atwood Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 70A; US 79
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Atwood Highway
13
Continue on US 70A; US 79
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 79
16 mi
·
24 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on US 79
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
16
Turn right onto SR 218
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Paris Bypass
17
Turn right onto US 79; SR 218
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
19
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Austin Peay Memorial Highway
20
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake Highway
21
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
22
Continue on US 79
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
24
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on US 41A; US 79
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration and $22 fuel cost, this trip from Dyersburg to Clarksville is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. With one recommended stop, plan your break strategically along the route. Keep an eye out for the frequent turns, as this "turn-heavy local drive" requires your attention. A specific tip for this route: be sure to check your GPS or map app for any unexpected road closures or detours, as local roads can sometimes be more susceptible to such changes than major highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.8 miles from Dyersburg, TN, or about 1h 38m 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.8 miles or 1h 38m 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 28m
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 Dyersburg, 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 Dyersburg, TN
This is one driving day of about 137.6 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Dyersburg, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.8 miles from Dyersburg, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue
Turn right onto US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 104 / East Court Street
Turn left onto SR 104 / East Court Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
TN 104 / Dyersburg Highway
Turn left onto TN 104 / Dyersburg Highway
Navigation decision point
4
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
East Eaton Street
Enter roundabout onto East Eaton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
41.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 70A; US 79 / Atwood Highway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.51 one way
$43.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.62 | $47.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.48 | $52.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.38 | $60.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.26 | $8.81 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
8:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Paris, TN
69 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
23 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
3h 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 this 137.6-mile journey. With only 17% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time on local roads like Austin Peay Memorial Highway and TN 104. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 36.5 miles along Austin Peay Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns resume. This road profile means you'll be actively navigating rather than cruising, making for an engaging driving experience through Tennessee.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 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 early in the drive near US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 104 / East Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (TN 104 / Dyersburg Highway): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
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 3h. Total distance: 137.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (US 51 Bus; SR 104 / North Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 104 / East Court Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (TN 104 / Dyersburg Highway): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Clarksville, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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