Origin
Hohenwald, TN
Night in Hohenwald on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hohenwald, 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
2h 2m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hohenwald, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 80.6 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Hohenwald to Clarksville typically takes about 1 hour and 51 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. You will navigate primarily via North Park Street, North Park Avenue, and Centerville Highway. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, but you will enjoy a consistent local driving experience throughout the commute.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 22.6 mi | 32m |
| State Highway 100 | 16.9 mi | 26m |
| Centerville Highway | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| State HWY 46 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 13 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| SR 48 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 46 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 22.6 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hohenwald, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 412
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 48
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Park Street
3
Continue on SR 48
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Park Avenue
4
Continue on SR 48
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Centerville Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 48; SR 100
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 48; SR 100
6
Continue on SR 48; SR 50; SR 100
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Road
7
Continue on SR 48; SR 100
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Central Avenue
8
Continue on TN 48; TN 100
17 mi
·
26 min
·
State Highway 100
9
Turn left onto TN 46
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 46
10
Continue on SR 46
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
State HWY 46
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on SR 46
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mathis Drive
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Henslee Drive
13
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
14
Continue on SR 48
23 mi
·
32 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 13
16
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Drive
17
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Riverside Drive
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 48
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
College Street
19
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 1 hour and 51 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal preferences. Because there are no scheduled stops on this route, make sure you fuel up in Hohenwald or Clarksville before heading out to keep your $12 budget on track. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, try to drive during daylight hours to better navigate the local intersections and changing road conditions. Use the absence of official stops to your advantage by building in your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the transition between North Park Street and the Centerville Highway requires navigating several local turns.
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 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, TN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
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 Hohenwald, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Hohenwald, TN
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Hohenwald, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Hohenwald, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 81.4 — 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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SR 48 / North Park Street
Turn right onto SR 48 / North Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
36.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
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TN 46 / State Highway 46
Turn left onto TN 46 / State Highway 46
Navigation decision point
4
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 70 / Henslee Drive
At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Henslee Drive
Navigation decision point
6
79.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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.
5
81.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.73 one way
$25.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.66 | $31.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (64% 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
Night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
65% chance
Live forecast
76°F
Burns, TN
41 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
3 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 2m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With 0% highway share, you will be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 80.6-mile trek. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, as the route is defined by its frequent turns along North Park Street and Centerville Highway. This configuration creates a highly technical driving experience compared to standard highway travel. Stay alert, as the winding nature of these local roads requires consistent focus throughout the duration of your trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Park Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hohenwald, TN to Clarksville, TN is easy. At 2h 2m with 50% 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 Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
975 ft
474 ft
Total Climb
551 ft
Total Descent
1,053 ft
Highest Point
975 ft
Elevation Range
501 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on North Main Street. 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: near the start (SR 48 / North Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.8 miles (TN 46 / State Highway 46): Navigation decision point; at 48.2 miles (US 70 / Henslee Drive): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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