Origin
Alexandria, TN
Afternoon in Alexandria on Friday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Alexandria, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 31.8 miles and takes about 51m via SR 96 and Nashville Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick hop between towns. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it an easy option for a short journey. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 25.2 miles on SR 96, offering a consistent driving experience for a good portion of the trip. Expect a blend of highway speeds and potentially some local road sections as you approach your destination. The road character is unlikely to be overly technical, leaning more towards efficient travel than winding byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 96 and Nashville Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near SR 53 / High Street.
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 51m 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 0.9 miles (SR 53 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (SR 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 53 / High Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 53 / High Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 96
Turn right onto SR 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Middle Tennessee Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Middle Tennessee Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Greenland Drive
Turn right onto Greenland Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 96 | 25.2 mi | 38m |
| Nashville Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| High Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Greenland Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Highland Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Middle Tennessee Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 96
— 25.2 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on West Main Street
53 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto High Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 53
388 ft
·
12 sec
·
High Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; SR 53
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Nashville Highway
5
Turn right onto SR 96
25 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 96
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Middle Tennessee Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Middle Tennessee Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Greenland Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenland Drive
8
Turn left onto North Highland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Highland Avenue
9
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn left onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Alexandria, TN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Alexandria, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Murfreesboro, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
12:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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
51m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 31.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 96, Nashville Highway, High Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Alexandria, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 51m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (SR 53 / High Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (SR 96): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Alexandria, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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