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Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
272.6 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Jonesborough, TN
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The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Jonesborough, TN covers 272.6 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, West Andrew Johnson Highway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 185.8 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.62 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
136.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
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This is a 5h 8m highway drive covering 272.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and West Andrew Johnson Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 185.8 miles on I 40.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and West Andrew Johnson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 272.6 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 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 176.6 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Bristol
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Jonesborough, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Greeneville and Bulls Gap.
Lebanon
Greeneville
Bulls Gap
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 185.8 mi | 3h 23m |
| West Andrew Johnson Highway | 35 mi | 42m |
| I 81 | 22.7 mi | 24m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Jackson Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Jonesborough, TN.
Start on Golf Lane
Turn left onto SR 96
Turn slight right
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 41; US 70S
Continue on US 41; US 70S
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 840
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 11E
Continue on US 11E; US 321
Turn right onto Washington Drive
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Turn left onto North Cherokee Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesborough, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 272.6 miles and 5h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.3 mi from City of Murfreesboro, TN · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 136.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 185.8 miles.
The final approach into Jonesborough, 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 Jonesborough, 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.
Regular Gas
$42.62 one way
$85.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $46.79 | $93.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $52.46 | $104.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.19 | $120.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.8 | 1 | $28.62 | $13.08 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.85 | $10.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109 | 1 | $38.16 | $17.45 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
5:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Jonesborough on Wednesday
Local time
6:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
76°F
Johnson, TN
136 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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