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Trip from Luttrell, 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

4h 5m

Distance

209 mi

336 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Luttrell, TN, TN

Luttrell, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States

Clarksville, TN

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Trip Overview

This 209-mile drive from Luttrell, TN, to Clarksville, TN, will take you approximately 4 hours and 5 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. Primarily following I-40 and I-24, with a brief segment on Sweetwater Road, this route is heavily focused on highway travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, it's an efficient journey across Tennessee. You'll be covering a good amount of ground, so plan for a single, straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration. The overall feel is one of consistent forward momentum, ideal for reaching your destination without significant detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

104.5 miles from Luttrell, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 141.3 mi 2h 32m
I 24 36.4 mi 40m
Sweetwater Road 6.2 mi 11m
Loudon Highway 5.4 mi 8m
Madison Street 4.7 mi 8m
Decatur Highway 4.6 mi 6m
TN 76 3.4 mi 3m
Downtown Loop 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 141.3 mi, about 2h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Luttrell, TN and Clarksville, TN.

1

Start on Stockton Valley Road

267 ft · 15 sec · Stockton Valley Road
2

Turn right onto SR 322

1.1 mi · 1 min · Oakland Road
3

Continue on SR 322

6.2 mi · 11 min · Sweetwater Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto SR 72

5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
5

At end of road, turn right onto SR 58

4.6 mi · 6 min · Decatur Highway
6

Continue on SR 58

2.2 mi · 5 min · South Kentucky Street
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
8

Merge onto I 40

139 mi · 2 hr 29 min · I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 40
Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

0.3 mi · 28 sec · I 24
Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24
Exit 46A Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Take the exit onto I 24

34 mi · 36 min · I 24
Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward TN 76
15

Keep slight left at fork

283 ft · 9 sec
16

Continue on TN 76

3.4 mi · 3 min · TN 76
17

Turn right onto US 41A

4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto US 41A

0.4 mi · 44 sec · University Avenue
19

At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48

0.3 mi · 45 sec · College Street
20

Turn left onto North 2nd Street

134 ft · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive from Luttrell in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Clarksville with plenty of daylight. With only one designated stop mentioned, it’s wise to plan for a break around the halfway point, perhaps after the 141.3-mile stretch on I-40, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $33 estimate is based on consistent highway speeds. Since this is a straightforward, single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when convenient, but an early start will maximize your time upon arrival.

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 104.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141.3 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 46 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 104.5 miles or 2h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 19m

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 Luttrell, 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 Luttrell, TN

This is one driving day of about 209 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Luttrell, 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 I 40 for about 141.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cookeville, TN

105 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

Spring City, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cookeville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 104.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Shugga Hi Bakery & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16159286576

Visit website

Momento Specialty Coffee - EAST

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

0.7 mi

Flora + Fauna Cafe and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Loading Dock Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Nashville, Tennessee

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16156518154

Visit website

Shugga Hi Bakery & Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16159286576

Visit website

Momento Specialty Coffee - EAST

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16156498508

Visit website

Flora + Fauna Cafe and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+16158669170

Visit website

Germantown Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16152423226

Visit website

Sky Blue Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+16157707097

Visit website

Café Intermezzo - Nashville

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 164.2

Nashville, TN

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+16158407933

Visit website

Listening Room Cafe - Nashville

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16152593600

Visit website

Fattoush Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+16153211667

Visit website

The Loading Dock Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Nashville, Tennessee

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16156518154

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.9 and 203.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
19.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
159 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 213B Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
161.2 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 211 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
7
165.9 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 88 Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
6
203.6 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | US 41A / Madison Street

Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.67 one way

$65.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.88 $71.75
premium $4.89 $40.22 $80.44
diesel $5.61 $46.14 $92.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 62.7 0 $21.94 $10.03
Efficient EV 52.3 0 $18.29 $8.36
EV Truck/SUV 83.6 1 $29.26 $13.38

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Luttrell, TN

Late night in Luttrell on Sunday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clarksville, TN

Night in Clarksville on Saturday

Local time

11:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

7 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

4h 5m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 144.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 87% of the journey utilizing major interstates. The bulk of your driving will be on I-40, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 141.3 miles. This means predominantly smooth, high-speed travel with limited opportunities for spontaneous exploration off the main path. While the profile is largely interstate, the transition between I-40 and I-24 will mark a shift in your direction of travel, but the character of the road remains consistent. It's a route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141.3 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in near I 40.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 209 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 159 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Luttrell, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.

Louisville

161.2 mi in | ~3h 7m | via I 24

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 209 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 141.3 miles on I 40. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Clarksville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 159 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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