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Trip from Manson Park, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

9m

Distance

4.6 mi

7 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 9m ★
6 AM
0h 10m
8 AM
0h 11m
10 AM
0h 10m
12 PM
0h 10m
3 PM
0h 10m
5 PM
0h 11m
8 PM
0h 9m ★

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

Downtown City of Murfreesboro, TN, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Manson Park, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Fort Parkway, I 24, Golf Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on Old Fort Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 9m. Total distance: 4.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 9m highway drive covering 4.6 miles, with most of the trip on Old Fort Parkway and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 1.6 miles on Old Fort Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Fort Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 1.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Old Fort Parkway and I 24. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Medical Center Parkway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Medical Center Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Medical Center Parkway

Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway

Navigation decision point

8
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn sharp left toward Medical Center Parkway

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Exit 76 Toward Medical Center Parkway
3
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Fort Parkway 1.6 mi 3m
I 24 1.5 mi 1m
Golf Lane 0.4 mi 1m
Asbury Lane 0.3 mi 1m
Medical Center Parkway 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old Fort Parkway — 1.6 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Asbury Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · Asbury Lane
2

Turn right onto Medical Center Parkway

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Medical Center Parkway
3

Turn sharp left

73 ft · 4 sec
Exit 76 Toward Medical Center Parkway
4

Turn right

0.3 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge onto I 24

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 24
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 78B Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro Use the right lane.
7

Turn straight onto SR 96

1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
8

Turn slight left

341 ft · 14 sec
9

Turn left onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane
10

Arrive at destination

Golf Lane

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$0.72 one way

$1.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $0.79 $1.58
premium $4.89 $0.89 $1.77
diesel $5.61 $1.02 $2.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 1.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 1.4 0 $0.48 $0.22
Efficient EV 1.2 0 $0.40 $0.18
EV Truck/SUV 1.8 0 $0.64 $0.29

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Manson Park, TN

Morning in Manson Park on Thursday

Local time

11:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

11:44 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

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

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

9m 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 Manson Park, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 4.6 miles and takes about 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Fort Parkway, I 24, Golf Lane. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 2.3 miles from Manson Park, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $0.72 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 straightforward 9m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Medical Center Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Manson Park, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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