Trip from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

3h 37m

Distance

212.8 mi

343 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 25m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m

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

Downtown Morristown, TN, TN

Morristown, TN

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Downtown Murfreesboro, TN, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 212.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 1st North Street, West Andrew Johnson Highway, West Broadway Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.32 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

106.4 miles from Morristown, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 212.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 1st North 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West 1st North Street Unavailable Refreshing
West Andrew Johnson Highway Unavailable Refreshing
West Broadway Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Andrew Johnson Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Asheville Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 25W North Unavailable Refreshing
Nashville Unavailable Refreshing
I 840 West Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West 1st North Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.

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Start on North Henry Street

125 ft · 10 sec · North Henry Street
2

Turn right onto West 1st North Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West 1st North Street
3

Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

12 mi · 17 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway
4

Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

1.4 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Boulevard
5

Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

14 mi · 15 min · Andrew Johnson Highway
6

Continue on Asheville Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Asheville Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 25W North, I 40 West
8

Merge slight right

26 mi · 30 min
9

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · Nashville
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
11

Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
13

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
14

Keep slight right

0.4 mi · 1 min
15

Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
16

Continue on Northwest Broad Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
17

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Main Street
18

Turn right onto South Maple Street

138 ft · 4 sec · South Maple Street
19

Turn slight left onto South Public Square

466 ft · 13 sec · South Public Square
20

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

46 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
21

Continue on East Main Street

348 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street
22

Turn right onto South Spring Street

85 ft · 4 sec · South Spring Street
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 106.4 miles from Morristown, TN, or about 1h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.4 miles or 1h 48m 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 58m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Morristown, 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 Morristown, TN

This is one driving day of about 212.8 miles and 3h 37m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.4 mi from Morristown, TN · 1h 48m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

106 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 106.4 miles from Morristown, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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

$32.32 one way

$64.64 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $35.63 $71.26
premium $4.80 $40.17 $80.34
diesel $5.64 $47.28 $94.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.8 0 $22.34 $10.21
Efficient EV 53.2 0 $18.62 $8.51
EV Truck/SUV 85.1 1 $29.79 $13.62

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Morristown, TN

Morning in Morristown on Monday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Morning in Murfreesboro on Monday

Local time

9:52 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

106 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

6 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 37m 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 Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 212.8 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st North Street, West Andrew Johnson Highway, West Broadway Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.4 miles from Morristown, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.32 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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