Origin
Goodlettsville, TN
Morning in Goodlettsville on Sunday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodlettsville, 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
57m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodlettsville, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Goodlettsville and Clarksville is a quick, straightforward journey covering 45.9 miles within Tennessee. You can expect to spend about 57 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, this is a highly economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. The drive stays entirely within the Southeast region, transitioning between two key Middle Tennessee hubs. Because the total duration is under an hour, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule without worrying about fatigue. It is a practical, efficient connection that gets you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 29.2 mi | 31m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Dickerson Pike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Old Hickory Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| University Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| College Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 29.2 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 31W; US 41
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on US 31W; US 41
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Dickerson Pike
3
Turn right onto TN 45
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Old Hickory Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
5
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 24
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
7
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
8
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
9
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
College Street
12
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
North 2nd 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 23 miles from Goodlettsville, 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 36.8 and 45.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward TN 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TN 76
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
40.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 41A / Madison Street
Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
45.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
US 41A / University Avenue
Turn right onto US 41A / University Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.18 one way
$14.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.83 | $17.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 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 | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
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
Clarksville, TN
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 15 mph
54% chance
Live forecast
54°F
Pleasant View, TN
23 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
29 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
57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 71% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your journey on I-24, which accounts for a 29.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. As you navigate away from Goodlettsville, the route utilizes Dickerson Pike before transitioning to the interstate for the majority of the trip. Eventually, the drive concludes by transitioning onto Madison Street as you enter Clarksville. You will experience a consistent flow, shifting from local arterial roads to the steady pace of the interstate and back to local surface streets upon arrival.
71% 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: 29.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Madison Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36.8 miles in.
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 57m 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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.5 miles (US 41A / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 57m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 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 36.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 40.5 miles (US 41A / Madison Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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