Trip from Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

130.6 mi

210 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

human settlement in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Bruceton, TN

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Downtown City of Murfreesboro, TN, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Broadway of America, I 840 East, Tennessee National Guard Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.84 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

65.3 miles from Bruceton, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 130.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Broadway of America 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 Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Broadway of America Unavailable Refreshing
I 840 East Unavailable Refreshing
Tennessee National Guard Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
I 24 East Unavailable Refreshing
SR 96 East Unavailable Refreshing
Old Fort Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Golf Lane Unavailable Refreshing

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

Longest stretch: Broadway of America — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Broad Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Broad Street
2

Continue on Broadway of America

5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America
3

Turn right

1.6 mi · 2 min
4

Turn right

14 mi · 15 min
5

Take the exit slight left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
6

Merge slight left

50 mi · 53 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
8

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

0.8 mi · 2 min · I 24 East: Chattanooga
10

Merge slight left

2.9 mi · 3 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

0.2 mi · 31 sec · SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
12

Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
13

Turn slight left

341 ft · 14 sec
14

Turn left onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane
15

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 65.3 miles from Bruceton, TN, or about 1h 2m 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 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 65.3 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 42m

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 Bruceton, 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 Bruceton, TN

This is one driving day of about 130.6 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bruceton, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 65.3 mi from Bruceton, TN · 1h 2m into the drive

Downtown Franklin, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, TN

65 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

Franklin, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Franklin, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 65.3 miles from Bruceton, 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

$19.84 one way

$39.67 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $21.87 $43.74
premium $4.80 $24.65 $49.31
diesel $5.64 $29.01 $58.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27
Efficient EV 32.7 0 $11.43 $5.22
EV Truck/SUV 52.2 0 $18.28 $8.36

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Bruceton, TN

Afternoon in Bruceton on Monday

Local time

12:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Afternoon in City of Murfreesboro on Monday

Local time

12:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m 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 Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 130.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway of America, I 840 East, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 65.3 miles from Bruceton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.84 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.
The drive from Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bruceton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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