Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
187 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
The drive from Maryville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 187 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Lamar Alexander Parkway, I 40 West, I 840 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.76 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
93.5 miles from Maryville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 187 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Lamar Alexander Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Maryville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
Start on East Broadway Avenue
Turn slight right onto West Lamar Alexander Parkway
Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Keep slight right
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
Turn right
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
Turn right onto Golf Lane
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Maryville, 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 Maryville, TN
This is one driving day of about 187 miles and 2h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.5 mi from Maryville, TN · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.5 miles from Maryville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$27.76 one way
$55.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| premium | $4.65 | $34.26 | $68.53 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $39.05 | $78.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.1 | 0 | $19.63 | $8.98 |
| Efficient EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.18 | $11.97 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Maryville on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
6:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
94 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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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