Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Thursday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Walterhill, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 14 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Memorial Boulevard, Lebanon Pike, and Old Fort Parkway, with a highway share of about 7%. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $1, making this an economical option. Given its brevity and local road focus, it's perfect for a quick excursion within the Southeast region without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward local commute rather than an extensive road trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While there's a slight highway component, much of your journey will involve navigating city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Memorial Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you likely need to make turns. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, with frequent changes in direction characteristic of urban and suburban environments. This isn't a high-speed, open-road adventure, but rather a practical connection between two points.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Memorial Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 4.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN is easy. At 14m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Turn left onto SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
8.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Lebanon Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Memorial Boulevard
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Walterhill, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
3
Continue on SR 96
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 231
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Pike
Use the left lane.
5
Turn sharp right
239 ft
·
8 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Walterhill, TN
Morning in Walterhill on Thursday
Local time
11:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
14m 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 Walterhill, TN covers 8.3 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Memorial Boulevard, Lebanon Pike, Old Fort Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.30 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 Walterhill, TN is easy. At 14m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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