Origin
Goodlettsville, TN
Evening in Goodlettsville on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodlettsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodlettsville, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodlettsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 45.6 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, I 65, Old Fort Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.13 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 56m highway drive covering 45.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 24.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (I 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Turn left onto SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
13.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
42.5 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goodlettsville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Knoxville
11 mi in
|
~13m
|
via I 24
Chattanooga
13.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via I 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 31.5 mi | 36m |
| I 65 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Long Hollow Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 31.5 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 31W; US 41
302 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 174
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Long Hollow Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 65
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit onto I 24
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 24
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
15
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
16
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Goodlettsville, TN · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Goodlettsville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Murfreesboro, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.13 one way
$14.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.78 | $17.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
8:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Brentwood Estates, TN
23 mi in
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
23 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
56m 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 Goodlettsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 45.6 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 65, Old Fort 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 22.8 miles from Goodlettsville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.13 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 45.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (SR 174 / Long Hollow Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (I 24): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Goodlettsville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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