Trip from Banner Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Drive Time

5h 27m

Distance

282.2 mi

454 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 14m ★

6 AM

5h 27m

8 AM

5h 54m

10 AM

5h 36m

12 PM

5h 34m

3 PM

5h 38m

5 PM

5h 52m

8 PM

5h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Banner Hill, TN

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City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Banner Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 282.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 40, I 81, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.5 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.12 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

141.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 5h 27m highway drive covering 282.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.5 miles on I 40.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 185.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near 2nd Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 282.2 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 1.6 miles (2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 121.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 253.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

121.2 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | 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

253.9 mi into trip | ~4h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

276 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

276.3 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Banner Hill, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Murfreesboro.

Nashville

121.2 mi in | ~2h 28m | via I 40

Murfreesboro

253.9 mi in | ~4h 51m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	185.5 mi	3h 22m
I 81	22.7 mi	24m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	21 mi	22m
East Andrew Johnson Highway	18.3 mi	22m
Governor John Sevier Highway	11.3 mi	16m
Jonesborough Road	6.6 mi	9m
Erwin Highway	6.4 mi	9m
Northwest Broad Street	3.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 185.5 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Banner Hill, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.

Start on Adam Street

58 ft · 3 sec · Adam Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

236 ft · 12 sec · Washington Street

Turn right onto Carolina Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · Carolina Avenue

Turn left onto Love Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Love Street

Continue on South Main Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · South Main Avenue

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · 2nd Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 81; SR 107

6.6 mi · 9 min · Jonesborough Road

Turn left onto SR 107

11 mi · 16 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

Continue on SR 107

6.4 mi · 9 min · Erwin Highway

Continue on SR 107

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

At end of road, turn left onto US 11E; US 321

18 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Merge onto I 81

22 mi · 23 min · I 81

Continue on I 81

0.7 mi · 45 sec · I 81

Exit 1B Toward I 40 West: Knoxville

Merge onto I 40

53 mi · 59 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 840

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

Continue on US 41; US 70S

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

Turn right

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Turn straight onto SR 96

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

Turn right onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane

Arrive at destination

Golf Lane

Trip Plan

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 141.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 185.5 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 141.1 miles or 2h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Banner Hill, 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 Banner Hill, TN

This is one driving day of about 282.2 miles and 5h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Banner Hill, 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 185.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 141.1 mi from Banner Hill, TN · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

141 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

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 141.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.5 miles.

Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN

The final approach into City of Murfreesboro, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Murfreesboro, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$44.12 one way

$88.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 99 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$48.44	$96.88
premium	$4.89	$54.31	$108.61
diesel	$5.61	$62.31	$124.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 98.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	84.7	1	$29.63	$13.55
Efficient EV	70.6	0	$24.69	$11.29
EV Truck/SUV	112.9	1	$39.51	$18.06

Gas CO2

99 kg

EV CO2

33 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Banner Hill, TN

Night in Banner Hill on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Night in City of Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Local time

10:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

141 mi in

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

7 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

5h 27m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Banner Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 282.2 miles and takes about 5h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, I 81, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 141.1 miles from Banner Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Banner Hill, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Murfreesboro.

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