Origin
Lafayette, TN
Morning in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
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6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lafayette, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Lafayette to Murfreesboro is a straightforward 65.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your Southeast Tennessee travels. The drive relies primarily on a combination of the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, US 231, and Hartsville Road. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day of exploring, the direct nature of this connection ensures you spend more time at your destination than behind the wheel.
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
32.9 miles from Lafayette, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This highway-focused route is defined by a 68% highway share, providing a consistent pace for the majority of your travel. You will experience a mix of regional roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 21 miles along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway. As you transition between the various segments, expect the road personality to shift from local connectors to more sustained highway driving. The experience is practical and functional, designed to get you between these two Tennessee locations efficiently. You won't find yourself dealing with complex navigation, as the route is built for steady, reliable progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 21 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
958 ft
478 ft
Total Climb
500 ft
Total Descent
845 ft
Highest Point
958 ft
Elevation Range
481 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 231. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in near TN 25.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.1 miles (TN 25): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
12.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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TN 25
At end of road, turn right onto TN 25
Navigation decision point
8
37.9 mi into trip
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~58m 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
8
60 mi into trip
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~1h 21m 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
60.2 mi into trip
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~1h 22m 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
5
65.8 mi into trip
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~1h 32m in
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South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
60 mi in
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~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| US 231 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| Hartsville Road | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| TN 25 | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| I 40 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| South Cumberland Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
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0 sec
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this road
2
Continue on TN 10; TN 261
106 ft
·
2 sec
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Public Square
3
Continue on TN 10
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
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College Street
4
Continue on TN 10
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Hartsville Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto TN 25
8.7 mi
·
13 min
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TN 25
6
Turn left onto US 231
13 mi
·
19 min
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US 231
7
Enter roundabout onto US 231
134 ft
·
2 sec
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South Cumberland Street
8
Continue on US 231
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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South Cumberland Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 40
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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I 40
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
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.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
17
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi
·
5 min
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Northwest Broad Street
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
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South Maple Street
20
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
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South Public Square
21
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
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East Main Street
22
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
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East Main Street
23
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
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3 sec
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South Spring Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning to avoid peak traffic hours will keep your travel time closer to the 1-hour and 32-minute estimate. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this length, you can easily complete the 65.8 miles in one go if you prefer. Keep your $10 fuel budget in mind as you head out, and ensure your tank is ready for the full duration of the drive before you leave Lafayette. A helpful tip for this specific route is to stay alert for changes in speed limits when transitioning from the Tennessee National Guard Parkway onto US 231. This simple awareness will make your transition between road types much smoother.
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 32.9 miles from Lafayette, TN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21 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 65.8 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 17m
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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, TN
This is one driving day of about 65.8 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lafayette, 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 Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 21 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Lafayette, TN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Lafayette, 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
$10.29 one way
$20.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.29 | $22.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.66 | $25.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Morning in Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
7:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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 32m 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 Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, US 231, Hartsville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 miles from Lafayette, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 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 65.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.1 miles (TN 25): Navigation decision point; at 37.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lafayette, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 478 ft to 958 ft elevation with about 500 ft of total climbing.
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