Origin
White House, TN
Morning in White House on Sunday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White House, 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 10m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White House, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 47.8-mile drive from White House, TN, to Clarksville, TN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-24, East 5th Avenue, and State Route 76, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. You won't need to worry about breaking this drive up, making it a convenient choice for a day out or a short relocation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 13 mi | 13m |
| East 5th Avenue | 12.2 mi | 17m |
| State Route 76 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| White House Road | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 76 | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| University Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 13 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White House, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on SR 76
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Portland Road
2
Continue on US 31W; SR 76
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 31W; SR 76
3
Continue on SR 76
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 76
4
Continue on TN 76
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 76
5
Continue on TN 76
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
White House Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto TN 49
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East 5th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 24
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 24
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
10
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
11
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
12
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
College Street
15
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from White House, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 13 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
TN 49 / East 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto TN 49 / East 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
38.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward TN 76
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward TN 76
4
39 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 41A / Madison Street
Turn right onto US 41A / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
North 2nd Street
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
9:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Springfield, TN
24 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 10m 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?
The majority of this journey, 52% to be exact, is spent on the interstate, specifically I-24, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 13 miles. This section offers a faster pace typical of highway driving. As you transition off I-24 and onto East 5th Avenue and State Route 76, the character of the drive shifts to a more mixed experience, incorporating local roads. Expect a blend of efficient highway travel and more community-oriented routes as you approach your destination.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near TN 49 / East 5th Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 10m 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 miles (TN 49 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 10m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 13 miles (TN 49 / East 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 39 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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