Origin
Jamestown, TN
Evening in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick local connection in Tennessee, the 9-mile trip from Jamestown to Murfreesboro is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via Northwest Broad Street, the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and the New Nashville Highway. Given the short distance, you can budget roughly $1 for fuel, which keeps this trip extremely budget-friendly. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region, ensuring the drive remains consistent in character from start to finish. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a short visit, this route offers a straightforward path without the need for an overnight stay.
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
4.5 miles from Jamestown, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous cruise. Highway driving accounts for only 23% of the total distance, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.7-mile segment on Northwest Broad Street, so prepare for frequent transitions between roads. The route’s personality is defined by its urban connectivity rather than open-road freedom. Because it is a short, technical drive, you should stay alert at intersections and be ready to adapt to changing traffic patterns as you move between the primary thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Broad Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 9 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
Navigation decision point
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
9
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Jamestown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
3.2 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.4 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:
Northwest Broad Street
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leanna Road
2
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Springs Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
4
Merge onto I 840
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
9
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the none lane.
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
12
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
13
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is such a brief 15-minute journey, you have total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning formal rest stops given the short 9-mile duration, allowing you to reach your destination quickly. Keep an eye on your speed when transitioning between the Tennessee National Guard Parkway and local streets, as the pace of travel fluctuates. Because the fuel cost is minimal at just $1, you can focus your budget elsewhere during your visit. Make sure to double-check your navigation before pulling away, as the turn-heavy nature of the route requires quick reactions to ensure you stay on the correct path.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.5 miles from Jamestown, TN, or about 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 9 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.5 miles or 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13m
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 Jamestown, 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 Jamestown, TN
This is one driving day of about 9 miles and 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jamestown, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Northwest Broad Street for about 3.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.5 mi from Jamestown, TN · 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
5 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 9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 4.5 miles from Jamestown, 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
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.80 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
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
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 Jamestown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 9 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Broad Street, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, New Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 miles from Jamestown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.37 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 9 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Jamestown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
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