Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McEwen, TN
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
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McEwen to Clarksville is 43 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via SR 149 and Erin Road, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically Tennessee, making it a straightforward local journey. Expect a drive primarily on established state routes, suitable for a quick transition between these two points. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about overnight stays, offering flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 149 | 21.7 mi | 32m |
| Erin Road | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Mc Ewen Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 13 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Riverside Drive | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cumberland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| College Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between McEwen, TN and Clarksville, TN.
Start on High Street
Turn right onto US 70
Turn right onto SR 231
Continue on SR 231
Continue on SR 231
At end of road, turn right onto TN 13
Turn left onto SR 49
Turn right onto SR 149
At end of road, turn left onto TN 13; TN 48
Continue on TN 13; TN 48
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48
Turn right onto SR 48
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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.
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from McEwen, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 43 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto TN 13 / State Highway 13
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 49 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 149
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 41A Bypass; SR 48 / South Riverside Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.72 one way
$13.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in McEwen on Sunday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
9:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 62% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.7 miles on SR 149, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The roads blend a mix of highway speeds with local road accessibility, as indicated by the use of SR 149, Erin Road, and McEwen Road. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel between your starting and ending points in Tennessee.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 149 and Erin Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near TN 13 / State Highway 13.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 9m 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 13.7 miles (TN 13 / State Highway 13): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (SR 49 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles (SR 149): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 43 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
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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