Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Coopertown, TN
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
60.5 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Murfreesboro to Coopertown, expect a straightforward 60.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. This drive is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, as it requires minimal planning and keeps your travel costs low at an estimated $9 in fuel. You will navigate primarily via I-24 and TN-49, utilizing the Downtown Loop to transition between these main arteries. Since both towns are located within the Southeast region of Tennessee, you will stay within a familiar geographic landscape throughout the drive. It is an efficient route for travelers who prefer to spend less time in the car and more time at their destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You should prepare for a primary interstate experience, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 50.7 miles along I-24. While the initial portion of the drive involves major interstate transit, the character shifts as you transition onto TN-49 to reach Coopertown. Expect a functional, direct drive that favors speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Being behind the wheel here means maintaining steady momentum until you exit the highway system for the final leg of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 50.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and TN 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 60.5 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
9
29 mi into trip
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~35m in
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I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
31.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
7
36 mi into trip
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~44m in
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I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
6
56.1 mi into trip
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~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 24
Toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
Towns Along This Route
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Coopertown, TN, road signs point toward Louisville and Ashland City.
Louisville
31.2 mi in
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~38m
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via I 24
Ashland City
56.1 mi in
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~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 50.7 mi | 56m |
| TN 49 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Old Coopertown Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 50.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Coopertown, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft
·
11 sec
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South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
347 ft
·
9 sec
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East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
393 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Public Square
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Northwest Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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Old Fort Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 24
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 24
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 24
20 mi
·
21 min
·
I 24
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 24
Toward SR 49: Springfield, Ashland City
17
Turn right onto TN 49
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
TN 49
18
Turn right onto Old Coopertown Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Old Coopertown Road
19
Turn left onto Woods Road
127 ft
·
5 sec
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Woods Road
20
Arrive at destination
Woods Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short 1-hour and 14-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 60.5-mile route without the need for scheduled stops, though it is always smart to ensure your tank is ready for the $9 fuel expenditure before you merge onto I-24. Keep a close watch on traffic patterns near the Downtown Loop, as this transition point is the most likely area to experience congestion. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-24, try to avoid peak commuting hours to keep your travel time consistent. The lack of required stops makes this a simple, low-stress trip for any driver.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.7 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 60.5 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coopertown, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 60.5 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 50.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 60.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coopertown, TN
The final approach into Coopertown, 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 Coopertown, 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
$9.19 one way
$18.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.44 | $26.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.47 | $3.87 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Coopertown, TN
Evening in Coopertown on Sunday
Local time
7:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 14m 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 Murfreesboro, TN to Coopertown, TN covers 60.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, TN 49, Downtown Loop. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.19 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 60.5 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 29 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Coopertown, TN, road signs point toward Louisville and Ashland City.
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