Tracy City, TN to Clarksville, TN is 139.6 miles and takes about 2 hours 45 minutes via I 24, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, primarily traveling through Tennessee. Given its mostly highway profile and manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion. You'll spend the bulk of your time on Interstate 24, making it a straightforward drive if you're looking for efficiency. The estimated fuel cost of $22 provides a good baseline for budgeting your travel expenses.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.8 miles from Tracy City, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 24
121.2 mi
2h 13m
Tracy Road
5 mi
9m
Madison Street
4.7 mi
8m
TN 76
3.4 mi
3m
Downtown Loop
2.3 mi
3m
Main Street
0.9 mi
2m
Railroad Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
University Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 121.2 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tracy City, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Railroad Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Pine Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·Pine Street
3
Turn left onto US 41
172 ft·5 sec·Colyar Street
4
Continue on US 41
5.0 mi·9 min·Tracy Road
5
Continue on US 41
0.2 mi·31 sec·Fairmont Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 41
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Street
7
Turn slight left
304 ft·13 sec
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
9
Merge onto I 24; US 64
83 mi·1 hr 30 min·I 24; US 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi·2 min·I 24
Exit 52AToward I 24West, I 40 West: NashvilleUse the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi·28 sec·I 24
Exit 211Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi·3 min·Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi·2 min·I 24
Exit 46AToward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, LouisvilleUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi·36 min·I 24
Exit 88Toward I 24 West: ClarksvilleUse the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward TN 76
16
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft·9 sec
17
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi·3 min·TN 76
18
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi·8 min·Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi·44 sec·University Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi·45 sec·College Street
21
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft·2 sec·North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under 3 hours, this route offers flexibility for when you depart. Leaving Tracy City mid-morning should get you to Clarksville with ample time to spare before dinner. The longest stretch is over 121 miles on I 24, so plan for a brief stop around the halfway point if you prefer to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $22 estimate is based on typical conditions; stopping at a larger service area on I 24 before the final surface road segments is a good strategy. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your schedule based on traffic or your preference for a leisurely pace.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.8 miles from Tracy City, TN, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.2 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 31 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Tracy City, 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 Tracy City, TN
This is one driving day of about 139.6 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Tracy City, 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 24 for about 121.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 6.9 and 134.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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6.9 mi into trip|~13m in|I 24; US 64
Merge onto I 24; US 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
89.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
91.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
96.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
134.2 mi into trip|~2h 35m 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
$21.82 one way
$43.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.96
$47.93
premium
$4.89
$26.86
$53.73
diesel
$5.61
$30.82
$61.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.66
$6.70
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.21
$5.58
EV Truck/SUV
55.8
0
$19.54
$8.93
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
Tracy City, TN
Late night
in Tracy City on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Late night
in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 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 45m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 89% of the 139.6 miles on I 24. You'll experience a longest stretch of 121.2 miles on I 24 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a significant amount of time on the interstate, which means consistent cruising speeds and a predictable driving experience. The shift to Tracy Road and Madison Street will signal the approach to Clarksville, bringing more local traffic and potentially more frequent exits.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Tracy Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near I 24; US 64.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 139.6 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 6.9 miles (I 24; US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.7 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 Tracy City, TN to Clarksville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
91.7 mi in|~1h 47m|via I 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 139.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.2 miles on I 24. 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.
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 6.9 miles (I 24; US 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.5 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.7 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clarksville, TN before heading back.
