Origin
Kingston Springs, TN
Late night in Kingston Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston Springs, 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
1h 8m
Distance
55.7 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston Springs, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Kingston Springs, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 55.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I-24 and I-40, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily on major highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a quick and efficient journey. You'll find it's a practical choice for a day trip or as a segment of a larger road adventure through the area.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 55.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive with a 93% share of its total mileage on major interstates. You'll spend most of your time on I-24 and I-40, experiencing a consistent, fast-paced journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.2 miles on I-24, offering a solid period of highway cruising. The route offers a predominantly high-speed driving experience, with minimal deviations from the interstate system.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 25.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 East: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Exit 188
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| I 40 | 17.5 mi | 18m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Kingston Spring | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Luyben Hills Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston Springs, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Kingston Spring
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Kingston Spring
4
Turn right onto SR 249
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Luyben Hills Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 188
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
6
Merge onto I 40
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 440
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
18
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
19
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Kingston Springs, TN · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Kingston Springs, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.71 one way
$17.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.80 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Late night in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
1:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
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
34 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
1h 8m 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 Kingston Springs, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 55.7 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 40, Debra K Johnson Memorial 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 27.9 miles from Kingston Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.71 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.7 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston Springs, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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