Origin
Winchester, TN
Night in Winchester on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winchester, 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
2h 38m
Distance
133.7 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winchester, TN
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Clarksville, TN
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Trip Overview
Winchester, TN to Clarksville, TN is 133.7 miles and takes about 2h 38m via I 24, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region, offering a straightforward trip between two points. Expect a mixed driving experience that blends highway speeds with some local road time. With a recommended one-day duration and a manageable fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for a quick journey. Plan for a relatively short travel time, making it ideal for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger adventure.
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
66.8 miles from Winchester, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 67.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| South Jackson Street | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| Florida Short Route | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| Shelbyville Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Tullahoma Highway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| SR 437 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Madison Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| TN 76 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 67.7 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchester, TN and Clarksville, TN.
1
Start on US 41A
75 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
1st Avenue Southeast
3
Take the exit onto US 41A; US 64 Business; SR 50
288 ft
·
7 sec
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South College Street
4
Turn right onto US 41A; SR 50
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dinah Shore Boulevard
5
Continue on US 41A; SR 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Decherd Boulevard
6
Continue on US 41A
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Tullahoma Highway
7
Continue on US 41A
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on US 41A
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Tullahoma Highway
9
Continue on US 41A
16 mi
·
18 min
·
South Jackson Street
10
Turn right onto SR 437
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 437
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
12
Turn right onto US 231; SR 82
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Florida Short Route
13
Continue on US 231; SR 269
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
14
Continue on US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Use the left lane.
16
Merge onto I 24
29 mi
·
32 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the slight left lane.
18
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.
19
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Take the exit onto I 24
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 24
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward TN 76
23
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
9 sec
24
Continue on TN 76
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
25
Turn right onto US 41A
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Madison Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto US 41A
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
University Avenue
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 48
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
College Street
28
Turn left onto North 2nd Street
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
North 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 38m duration, starting your drive in Winchester, TN, in the morning is a good idea to allow for flexibility. The $21 fuel cost suggests you won't need to worry too much about frequent fill-ups, but it's always wise to top off before departing. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 67.7 miles on I 24, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Pay attention to the transition from I 24 to South Jackson Street and Florida Short Route as you approach Clarksville, as this is where road conditions will change.
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 66.8 miles from Winchester, TN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.7 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 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 19m 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 7m
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 Winchester, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Winchester, TN
This is one driving day of about 133.7 miles and 2h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Winchester, 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 67.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.8 miles from Winchester, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.7 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 54.2 and 128.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...
9
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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
85.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m 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
90.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
128.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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
$20.90 one way
$41.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.52 | $59.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.70 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Night in Clarksville on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph
12% 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 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 38m on the road
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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 59.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed drive, with 58% of the journey on highways, primarily I 24. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 67.7 miles on I 24, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you progress, the route transitions from what's indicated as South Jackson Street and Florida Short Route, suggesting a shift from higher-speed travel to more local road conditions. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway driving and more community-oriented stretches, keeping the experience varied without being overly complex.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.7 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 133.7 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 54.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.6 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.8 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winchester, TN and Clarksville, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and Louisville.
Calsonic Arena
54.2 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
54.2 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Louisville
85.8 mi in
|
~1h 40m
|
via I 24
About the Cities
Starting in Winchester, TN
Full guide →Winchester is a city in Franklin County, Tennessee.
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 2h 38m. Total distance: 133.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.7 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 54.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.6 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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