How far is Clarksville, TN from Dodson Branch, TN?
The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Dodson Branch, TN is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States; suburb of Nashville, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Dodson Branch.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Dodson Branch.
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Start on North 2nd Street
816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
2202 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
33.3 mi · 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
69.1 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 56 North: Baxter, Gainesboro
1102 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Gainesboro Highway
539 ft · 9 sec · Gainesboro Highway
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Continue on Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Gundy Quarels Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Grundy Quarles Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Ganiesboro Grade
1.5 km · 2 min · Ganiesboro Grade
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Turn left onto Cummins Mill Road
5.4 mi · 10 min · Cummins Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Dodson Branch Highway Overton Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Step Rock Hill Road
26 m · 4 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Step Rock Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Dodson Branch.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
69.1 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Dodson Branch.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Dodson Branch?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Juliet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Clarksville and 67 miles from Dodson Branch.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Dodson Branch.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Juliet
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Juliet.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Dodson Branch. Straight-line distance: 102.69 mi (165.27 km).
#1 Clarksville
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 161,247 |
| Coordinates | 36.5297700, -87.3594500 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodson Branch
Dodson Branch is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.3125600, -85.5322000 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodson Branch (-85.5322, 36.31256)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $21.54 | $43.07 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $27.83 | $55.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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