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Trip from Wildwood, TN to Clarksville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 30m
Distance
233.8 mi
376 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 17m
★
6 AM
4h 31m
8 AM
4h 57m
10 AM
4h 40m
12 PM
4h 37m
3 PM
4h 41m
5 PM
4h 56m
8 PM
4h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, TN
Kelly
Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Wildwood, TN to Clarksville, TN is 233.8 miles and takes about 4h 30m via I 40 and I 24, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traversing the Southeast region. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a straightforward drive that's easily manageable in a single day. It’s a practical route for connecting these two points efficiently.
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
116.9 miles from Wildwood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 164.1 mi | 2h 58m |
| I 24 | 36.4 mi | 40m |
| Pellissippi Parkway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| Wildwood Road | 5.2 mi | 12m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 164.1 mi, about 2h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on Wildwood Road
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Wildwood Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Wildwood Road
4.7 mi
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11 min
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Wildwood Road
3
Turn right onto SR 33
1.2 mi
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2 min
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East Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on SR 33
0.3 mi
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31 sec
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Old Knoxville Highway
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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this road
6
Turn slight left
463 ft
·
22 sec
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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35 sec
8
Continue on TN 162
14 mi
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15 min
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Pellissippi Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 40; I 75
7.2 mi
·
8 min
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I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
·
I 40
Toward Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
2.1 mi
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3 min
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I 40
Exit 213B
Toward I 24 West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
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3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi
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36 min
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I 24
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
19
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
20
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
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TN 76
21
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
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Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
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44 sec
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University Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
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45 sec
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College Street
24
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
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North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid any potential evening traffic. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is considerable. If you plan to stop, consider doing so around the halfway point to break up the 164.1-mile segment on I 40. The fuel cost estimate of $36 suggests efficient travel, so you likely won't need to worry about frequent fill-ups.
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 116.9 miles from Wildwood, TN, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.1 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 51 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.9 miles or 2h 17m 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 40m
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 Wildwood, 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 Wildwood, TN
This is one driving day of about 233.8 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Wildwood, 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 164.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 116.9 miles from Wildwood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 164.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Tennessee Visitor Center
0.2 mi from route
Cumberland County I-40 West Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Eco Travel Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Bay 2
2.4 mi from route
Bay 4
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 29 and 228.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
29 mi into trip
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~42m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
9
183.8 mi into trip
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~3h 29m in
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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
186 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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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
190.7 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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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
228.4 mi into trip
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~4h 20m in
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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
$34.53 one way
$69.05 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $38.12 | $76.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $43.41 | $86.82 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $44.15 | $88.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.1 | 0 | $24.55 | $11.22 |
| Efficient EV | 58.5 | 0 | $20.46 | $9.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.73 | $14.96 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Wildwood, TN
Morning in Wildwood on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
0 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Clarksville, TN
Late night in Clarksville on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
0 mph
10% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 30m 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
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 169.3
View on nps.gov
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is overwhelmingly on the highway, with 93% of the 233.8 miles utilizing major interstates like I 40 and I 24. You'll experience a long, continuous stretch of 164.1 miles on I 40. The transition to surface roads will occur late in the trip, after most of the driving is complete. Expect a good number of exits and merges as you pass through various Tennessee towns and cities.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 29 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 233.8 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 29 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,879 ft
472 ft
Total Climb
1,578 ft
Total Descent
2,013 ft
Highest Point
1,879 ft
~83.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,407 ft
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 Wildwood, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Chattanooga, Nashville and Louisville.
Chattanooga
20.8 mi in
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~32m
Nashville
29 mi in
|
~42m
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via I 40
Louisville
186 mi in
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~3h 32m
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via I 24
About the Cities
Starting in Wildwood, TN
Full guide →Arriving in Clarksville, TN
Full guide →Founded 1785
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.
Top landmarks
- • Customs House Museum and Cultural Center — Clarksville, Tennessee, former customs house and former post office
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 4h 30m. Total distance: 233.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 29 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 183.8 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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