Trip from Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

165.1 mi

266 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 4m ★

6 AM

3h 16m

8 AM

3h 40m

10 AM

3h 24m

12 PM

3h 22m

3 PM

3h 26m

5 PM

3h 39m

8 PM

3h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Luttrell, TN

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City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

This 165-mile drive from Luttrell, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway, it's a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a one-day excursion. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 117 miles on I-40, making for a consistent pace. The inclusion of Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Sweetwater Road offers brief deviations from the interstate, though the overall character remains that of a fast-paced journey. This drive is designed for covering distance efficiently rather than exploring winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 117 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 322 / Oakland Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 165.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 322 / Oakland Road

Turn right onto SR 322 / Oakland Road

Navigation decision point

19.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | I 40

Merge onto I 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

136.9 mi into trip | ~2h 40m 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

159 mi into trip | ~3h 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

159.2 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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

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 Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.

Murfreesboro

136.9 mi in | ~2h 40m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	117 mi	2h 5m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	21 mi	22m
Sweetwater Road	6.2 mi	11m
Loudon Highway	5.4 mi	8m
Decatur Highway	4.6 mi	6m
Northwest Broad Street	3.4 mi	5m
South Kentucky Street	2.2 mi	5m
Oakland Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 117 mi, about 2h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Luttrell, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.

Start on Stockton Valley Road

267 ft · 15 sec · Stockton Valley Road

Turn right onto SR 322

1.1 mi · 1 min · Oakland Road

Continue on SR 322

6.2 mi · 11 min · Sweetwater Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 72

5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway

At end of road, turn right onto SR 58

4.6 mi · 6 min · Decatur Highway

Continue on SR 58

2.2 mi · 5 min · South Kentucky Street

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 40

117 mi · 2 hr 5 min · I 40

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 840

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

Continue on US 41; US 70S

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

Turn right

0.2 mi · 37 sec

Turn straight onto SR 96

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

Turn right onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane

Arrive at destination

Golf Lane

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 3-hour duration, this route is ideal for a day trip. Leaving Luttrell in the morning will allow you to arrive in Murfreesboro with plenty of daylight. You'll encounter one designated stop point along the way, which is ample for a drive of this length. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is on I-40 for 117 miles. This efficiency means you can be quite flexible with your departure time and any brief breaks you might need.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.5 miles or 1h 41m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Luttrell, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Luttrell, TN

This is one driving day of about 165.1 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Luttrell, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 117 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.5 mi from Luttrell, TN · 1h 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

83 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 165.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.81 one way

$51.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$28.34	$56.68
premium	$4.89	$31.77	$63.54
diesel	$5.61	$36.45	$72.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.5	$17.34	$7.92
Efficient EV	41.3	$14.45	$6.60
EV Truck/SUV	66	$23.11	$10.57

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Luttrell, TN

Night in Luttrell on Tuesday

Local time

10:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Night in City of Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

83 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

3h 16m 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 Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Sweetwater 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 82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.

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Trip from Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN

National Parks Near This Route

Stones River National Battlefield

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Luttrell, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

1 hour earlier

3 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 16m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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