Origin
Harrogate, TN
Evening in Harrogate on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrogate, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
3h 56m
Distance
207.4 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 44m
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6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 6m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrogate, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Harrogate to Murfreesboro covers 207.4 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 3 hours and 56 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straightforward interstate haul, it is best suited as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the duration and the nature of the roads, you can easily manage this in one day without needing to book an overnight stay. It is a practical trek for those looking to navigate the interior of Tennessee while avoiding the heavy traffic associated with major cross-country interstates.
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
103.7 miles from Harrogate, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a winding experience behind the wheel, as this route is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive. You will spend your time navigating via the Appalachian Highway, General Carl W Stiner Highway, and East Central Avenue. With a highway share of 0%, this journey lacks the monotonous, high-speed stretches of an interstate, meaning you will be actively managing your turns for the entire 207.4 miles. There is no long, uninterrupted straightaway, as the longest stretch on the Appalachian Highway is 0 miles. This creates a more engaging, hands-on driving experience that requires your full focus compared to a typical highway cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrogate, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| General Carl W Stiner Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jackson Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jacksboro Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Royal Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Knoxville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrogate, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Cumberland Gap Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cumberland Gap Parkway
2
Turn right onto Appalachian Highway
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Appalachian Highway
3
Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
General Carl W Stiner Highway
4
Continue on East Central Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Central Avenue
5
Continue on Jackson Pike
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Jackson Pike
6
Continue on Jacksboro Pike
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Jacksboro Pike
7
Continue on West Central Avenue
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Central Avenue
8
Continue on Royal Blue Road
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
Royal Blue Road
9
Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Knoxville
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City
11
Keep slight right
243 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Turn right onto Creek Street
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Creek Street
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Briceville Highway
15
Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Briceville Highway
16
Continue on Briceville Highway
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Briceville Highway
17
Continue on Frost Bottom Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Frost Bottom Road
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dutch Valley Road
19
Continue on Walden Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Walden Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Spring Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
23
Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
24
Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
25
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
26
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Bitter Creek Highway
27
Continue on Harriman Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harriman Highway
28
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
29
Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
30
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
31
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
33
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
34
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
35
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
36
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
37
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
38
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
39
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
40
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
41
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Public Square
42
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
43
Continue on East Main Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
44
Turn right onto South Spring Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Spring Street
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the trip takes just under four hours, plan to leave early in the morning to maximize your time once you arrive in Murfreesboro. You only need to account for about one planned stop to keep your energy up during the drive. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local highways rather than interstates, your pace will be dictated by the road geometry and local traffic patterns. Factor the $31 fuel cost into your budget before you head out, and ensure your vehicle is ready for a route that demands frequent steering adjustments. Because the drive is relatively short and flexible, you have the freedom to adjust your departure time based on local traffic conditions.
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 103.7 miles from Harrogate, TN, or about 1h 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.7 miles or 1h 58m 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 14m
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 Harrogate, 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 Harrogate, TN
This is one driving day of about 207.4 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrogate, 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 103.7 mi from Harrogate, TN · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Harrogate, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.50 one way
$63.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.15 | $78.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.08 | $92.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.27 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
104 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
6 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 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 Harrogate, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 207.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Highway, General Carl W Stiner Highway, East Central Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.7 miles from Harrogate, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.50 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 straightforward 3h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Harrogate, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Harrogate, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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