The drive from Mount Carmel, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 65 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.4 miles on US 412.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.17 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
64.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 129 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 129 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.4 miles on US 412.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 129 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 100.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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100.3 mi into trip|~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
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 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
100.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
7
122.2 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
125.9 mi into trip|~2h 43m 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
6
128.3 mi into trip|~2h 48m in|US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Carmel, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and 840: Knoxville.
Knoxville
100.3 mi in|~2h 14m
840: Knoxville
100.5 mi in|~2h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
74.4 mi
1h 27m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi
22m
I 65
12.1 mi
12m
Mt Carmel Road
9.1 mi
25m
TN 100
4.3 mi
7m
I 24
2.9 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
2 mi
3m
Northwest Broad Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 74.4 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Mt Carmel Road
2.3 mi·8 min·Mt Carmel Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Mount Carmel Access
526 ft·23 sec·Mount Carmel Access
3
Continue on 1758
6.8 mi·16 min·Mt Carmel Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto TN 100
4.3 mi·7 min·TN 100
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 412; SR 100
16 mi·19 min·US 412; SR 100
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
44 mi·51 min·US 412
7
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 412
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
14 mi·16 min·US 412
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
10
Merge onto I 65
12 mi·12 min·I 65
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 59A-BToward I 840: Memphis, KnoxvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·41 sec
Exit 59AToward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
13
Merge onto I 840
21 mi·22 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 78BToward SR 96 East: MurfreesboroUse the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi·3 min·Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·29 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft·6 sec
20
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi·26 sec·Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Main Street
22
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft·4 sec·South Maple Street
23
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft·12 sec·South Public Square
24
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
25
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft·13 sec·East Main Street
26
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Spring Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.4 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 28 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 33m 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 Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, TN
This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Mount Carmel, 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 US 412 for about 74.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Mount Carmel, TN
· 1h 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.4 miles.
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.
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 124.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.17 one way
$40.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.14
$44.29
premium
$4.89
$24.82
$49.65
diesel
$5.61
$28.48
$56.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.7
0
$13.54
$6.19
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.29
$5.16
EV Truck/SUV
51.6
0
$18.06
$8.26
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mount Carmel, TN
Afternoon
in Mount Carmel on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon
in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 50m 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 Mount Carmel, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I 65. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 miles from Mount Carmel, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.17 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.
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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 129 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 100.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mount Carmel, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and 840: Knoxville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
