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Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Blaine, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 43m

Distance

198.9 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 31m ★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m

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

Downtown City of Murfreesboro, TN, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Kelly

city in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States

Blaine, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Blaine, TN covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 $31.10 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

99.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 43m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 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.
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 Blaine, TN is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Blaine, 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
US 11W
Rutledge Pike

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 Blaine, 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

149 mi · 2 hr 42 min
11

Keep slight left

7.6 mi · 9 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

390 ft · 10 sec · US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
14

Continue on Rutledge Pike

14 mi · 16 min · Rutledge Pike
15

Turn right onto Bates Drive

240 ft · 11 sec · Bates Drive
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 99.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 51m 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 44 miles or 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.5 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN

This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 3h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from City of Murfreesboro, 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 99.5 mi from City of Murfreesboro, TN · 1h 51m into the drive

city in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Crossville, TN

99 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

Alexandria, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Crossville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blaine, TN

The final approach into Blaine, 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 Blaine, 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

$31.10 one way

$62.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.14 $68.28
premium $4.89 $38.28 $76.55
diesel $5.61 $43.91 $87.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.7 0 $20.88 $9.55
Efficient EV 49.7 0 $17.40 $7.96
EV Truck/SUV 79.6 0 $27.85 $12.73

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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

12:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blaine, TN

Late night in Blaine on Thursday

Local time

1:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 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

3h 43m 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 Blaine, TN covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m 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 99.5 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 $31.10 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN to Blaine, TN is easy. At 3h 43m 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 Blaine, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Blaine, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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