Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Connor Scott McManus
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Fort Parkway, Northwest Broad Street, New Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.63 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
40.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Fort Parkway 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is easy. At 1h 50m 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Parkway | — | — |
| Northwest Broad Street | — | — |
| New Nashville Highway | — | — |
| I 840 East | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| TN 53 | — | — |
| Gordonsville Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Old Fort Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Red Boiling Springs, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Keep slight left
184 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
6
Continue on New Nashville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Knoxville
8
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
10
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward TN 53: Carthage, Gordonsville
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
TN 53: Carthage, Gordonsville
12
Turn left onto Gordonsville Highway
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Gordonsville Highway
13
Turn left onto Upper Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Ferry Road
14
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Dixon Springs Highway
16
Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Dixon Springs Highway
17
Turn right onto Pleasant Shade Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Pleasant Shade Highway
18
Continue on State Route 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 80
19
Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Shade Highway
20
Continue on Carthage Road
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Carthage Road
21
Turn straight onto Spivey Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Spivey Street
22
Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
23
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 40.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 55m 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 55m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Boiling Springs, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from City of Murfreesboro, TN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Boiling Springs, TN
The final approach into Red Boiling Springs, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.63 one way
$25.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Afternoon in Red Boiling Springs on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Carthage, TN
40 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
1h 50m 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Fort Parkway, Northwest Broad Street, New Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.63 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is easy. At 1h 50m 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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