Trip from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

199.2 mi

321 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 57m ★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 32m
10 AM
3h 17m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 18m
5 PM
3h 31m
8 PM
3h 2m

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

Downtown Blaine, TN, TN

Blaine, TN

Connor Scott McManus

Downtown City of Murfreesboro, TN, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Kelly

Trip Overview

The drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 199.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rutledge Pike, Nashville, I 840 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

99.6 miles from Blaine, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 199.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rutledge Pike is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rutledge Pike Unavailable Refreshing
Nashville Unavailable Refreshing
I 840 West Unavailable Refreshing
Tennessee National Guard Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
US 41 Unavailable Refreshing
US 41 South Unavailable Refreshing
New Nashville Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest Broad Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rutledge Pike — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bates Drive

240 ft · 16 sec · Bates Drive
2

Turn left onto Rutledge Pike

14 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike
3

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 42 sec
4

Merge slight left

24 mi · 27 min
5

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Nashville
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
7

Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
8

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

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
10

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min
11

Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
12

Continue on Northwest Broad Street

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
13

Turn right

0.2 mi · 38 sec
14

Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
15

Turn right onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane
16

Arrive at your destination

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 99.6 miles from Blaine, TN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

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 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 1h 34m 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 34m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Blaine, 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 Blaine, TN

This is one driving day of about 199.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blaine, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Blaine, TN · 1h 34m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

100 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

Johnson, 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 99.6 miles from Blaine, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.26 one way

$60.51 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $33.35 $66.71
premium $4.80 $37.60 $75.21
diesel $5.64 $44.26 $88.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.8 0 $20.92 $9.56
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.43 $7.97
EV Truck/SUV 79.7 0 $27.89 $12.75

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Blaine, TN

Night in Blaine on Sunday

Local time

9:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Evening in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday

Local time

8:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

100 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

3 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

3h 8m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 199.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rutledge Pike, Nashville, I 840 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from Blaine, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.26 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 3h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blaine, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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