Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
89.2 mi
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Crossville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5th Street, West Avenue, Sparta Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 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
44.6 miles from Crossville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sparta Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Bockman Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mayberry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broadway of America | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spencer Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto West 5th Street
Turn right onto West Avenue
Turn left onto Sparta Highway
Continue on West Bockman Way
Turn left onto Mayberry Street
Continue on Broadway of America
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway
Continue on Bone Cave Parkway
Continue on Sparta Highway
Continue on Sparta Street
Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight left
Turn right onto West Main Street
Continue on Nashville Highway
Continue on McMinnville Highway
Continue on East Main Street
Continue on John Bragg Highway
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
Turn left
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
Turn right onto Golf Lane
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crossville, 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 Crossville, TN
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.6 mi from Crossville, TN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 44.6 miles from Crossville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$13.24 one way
$26.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.94 | $29.87 |
| premium | $4.65 | $16.34 | $32.69 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $18.63 | $37.25 |
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: 31.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Crossville on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Chattanooga, TN
45 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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