Origin
Lake Tansi, TN
Evening in Lake Tansi on Sunday
Local time
5:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Tansi, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Tansi, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sparta Highway, John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.1 miles on Sparta Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
51 miles from Lake Tansi, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 101.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sparta Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.1 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 2.7 miles in near SR 101 / Lantana Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 101.9 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 2.7 miles (SR 101 / Lantana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 392 / Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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SR 101 / Lantana Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 101 / Lantana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
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~11m in
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SR 392 / Miller Avenue
Turn left onto SR 392 / Miller Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
7.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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US 70 / Sparta Highway
Turn left onto US 70 / Sparta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
99.8 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
101.5 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
|
Golf Lane
Turn right onto Golf Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | 29.1 mi | 42m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lantana Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— 29.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Tansi, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Cheyenne Drive
226 ft
·
10 sec
·
Cheyenne Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 282
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dunbar Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 101
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lantana Road
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 392
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 70
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Sparta Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
8
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
9
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
14
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
15
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
16
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
17
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
18
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
21
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
22
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
24
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
25
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Southeast Broad Street
Use the none lane.
26
Continue on US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Broad Street
Use the none lane.
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
28
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the none lane.
29
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Golf Lane
Use the none lane.
30
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
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 51 miles from Lake Tansi, TN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Tansi, 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 Lake Tansi, TN
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Tansi, 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 Sparta Highway for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Lake Tansi, TN · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 51 miles from Lake Tansi, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.06 | $34.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.24 | $38.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.64 | $45.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:09 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
4 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
2h 22m 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 Lake Tansi, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 101.9 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sparta Highway, John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Lake Tansi, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.48 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 16 significant decision points across 101.9 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 2.7 miles (SR 101 / Lantana Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 392 / Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lake Tansi, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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