Origin
Portland, TN
Afternoon in Portland on Sunday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Portland, 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
1h 23m
Distance
59.5 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Portland, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Portland and Clarksville, Tennessee, you are looking at a 61.1-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You should budget about $9 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you get a direct look at the local landscape. It is a straightforward trip that is best approached as a simple point-to-point commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| TN 49 | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| I 24 | 13 mi | 13m |
| TN 25 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 65 | 4.4 mi | 4m |
| Maple Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| College Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
TN 49
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portland, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on SR 109
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Broadway
2
Take the exit
303 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn slight right onto SR 52
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Continue on SR 52
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maple Street
5
Continue on SR 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
7
Merge onto I 65
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 112
Toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto TN 25
12 mi
·
18 min
·
TN 25
10
Continue on TN 49
14 mi
·
21 min
·
TN 49
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 24
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 24
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
14
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
15
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
16
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
College Street
19
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Portland, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 112
Toward SR 25: Gallatin, Cross Plains, Springfie...
4
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward TN 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TN 76
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 41A / Madison Street
Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.21 | $20.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
1:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Springfield, TN
30 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
1 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
1h 23m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, including Oak Street, Maple Street, and College Street, to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch is zero miles on Oak Street, you will find that the drive requires consistent attention to turns and transitions. The personality of this road is defined by its local character, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience. You won't find any long, monotonous highway segments here, just a continuous flow of town-to-town navigation.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on TN 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on TN 49 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Portland, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Cross Plains and Springfield.
Cross Plains
10.1 mi in
|
~13m
Springfield
10.1 mi in
|
~13m
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 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on TN 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 5.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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