Origin
Loretto, TN
Afternoon in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
99.9 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loretto, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, South Military Street, Andrew Jackson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.62 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
50 miles from Loretto, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 99.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| South Military Street | — | — |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | — | — |
| South Locust Avenue | — | — |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | — | — |
| I 840 | — | — |
| 840 | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
505 ft
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto South Military Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Military Street
4
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
5
Continue on South Locust Avenue
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Locust Avenue
6
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
8
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
11
Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
12
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
14
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
16
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
18
Keep slight right
180 ft
·
7 sec
19
Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
22
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Public Square
23
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on East Main Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto South Spring Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Spring Street
26
Arrive at your destination
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 50 miles from Loretto, TN, or about 55m 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 22 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Loretto, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Loretto, TN
This is one driving day of about 99.9 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Loretto, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Loretto, TN · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Loretto, 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
$15.62 one way
$31.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.22 | $38.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
4:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Columbia, TN
50 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 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 51m 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 Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 99.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, South Military Street, Andrew Jackson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Loretto, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.62 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.
The drive from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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