Fairview, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 31m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. You'll primarily be on highways, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. With a recommended one-day drive and a manageable fuel cost, this route is a practical choice for getting between these two points without much fuss. Consider this a solid option if you're looking for a direct connection.
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
91.5 miles from Fairview, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 183.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 40. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant segment of 128.2 miles on I 40 without needing to exit. While the majority of the journey is on the interstate, you will also navigate parts of West Lamar Alexander Parkway and Tennessee National Guard Parkway, which may offer slight variations in the driving experience. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and West Lamar Alexander Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 183.1 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 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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26.6 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward I 40 West: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
5
26.9 mi into trip|~39m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
155.1 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
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177.2 mi into trip|~3h 20m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
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177.4 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
128.2 mi
2h 17m
West Lamar Alexander Parkway
22.2 mi
29m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
22m
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
5m
William Blount Drive
3.5 mi
6m
New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
1m
Fairview Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 128.2 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Old Niles Ferry Road
0.3 mi·52 sec·Old Niles Ferry Road
2
Turn right onto Fairview Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairview Drive
3
Turn left onto US 129; US 411
0.3 mi·34 sec·US 129; US 411
4
Turn right onto SR 335
3.5 mi·6 min·William Blount Drive
5
Turn left onto US 321
22 mi·29 min·West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 40 West: NashvilleUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 40
128 mi·2 hr 17 min·I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 235Toward I 840 West: Memphis, MurfreesboroUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 840
21 mi·22 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 55A-BToward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, SmyrnaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 55AToward US 41 South, US 70S East: MurfreesbordUse the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
13
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi·1 min·New Nashville Highway
14
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi·5 min·Northwest Broad Street
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Main Street
16
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft·4 sec·South Maple Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft·12 sec·South Public Square
18
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
19
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft·13 sec·East Main Street
20
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Spring Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 31-minute duration, departing in the morning from Fairview will allow you to reach Murfreesboro with plenty of daylight remaining. The drive is short enough that you can comfortably complete it in one day, offering flexibility. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs or refuel. With a fuel cost estimated at $29, it's a budget-friendly trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 128.2-mile stretch on I 40, to ensure you don't need to search for services unexpectedly.
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 91.5 miles from Fairview, TN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.2 miles.
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 40 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.5 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fairview, 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 Fairview, TN
This is one driving day of about 183.1 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Fairview, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 128.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.5 mi from Fairview, TN
· 1h 48m into the drive
The midpoint is around 92.7 miles from Fairview, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into 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 Murfreesboro, 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Tesla Supercharger
5.0
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Maryville, Tennessee
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 176.8
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of it...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.63 one way
$57.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$31.43
$62.86
premium
$4.89
$35.24
$70.47
diesel
$5.61
$40.43
$80.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Tesla Supercharger
Maryville, Tennessee
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.9
0
$19.23
$8.79
Efficient EV
45.8
0
$16.02
$7.32
EV Truck/SUV
73.2
0
$25.63
$11.72
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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 18, 2026
Origin
Fairview, TN
Late night
in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night
in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
3:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
79°F
Monterey, TN
92 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
3h 31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairview, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 183.1 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 91.5 miles from Fairview, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.63 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 183.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 155.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fairview, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
