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Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to East Cleveland, TN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 37m

Distance

133.1 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 27m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

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Murfreesboro, TN

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East Cleveland, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to East Cleveland, TN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, I 75, US 74 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.4 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.81 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

66.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 133.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 37m highway drive covering 133.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.4 miles on I 24.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 103.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 133.1 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
106.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Knoxville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville
5
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
125.8 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 24 103.4 mi 1h 56m
I 75 18.4 mi 22m
US 74 4.4 mi 4m
South Church Street 2.4 mi 3m
Wildwood Avenue Southeast 0.5 mi <1m
Dalton Pk 0.4 mi <1m
Dalton Pike Southeast 0.4 mi <1m
Wildwood Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 24 — 103.4 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Spring Street

292 ft · 16 sec · South Spring Street
2

Turn right onto East Vine Street

371 ft · 23 sec · East Vine Street
3

Turn left onto South Church Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Church Street
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5

Merge onto I 24

103 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 185 B Toward I 75 North: Knoxville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7

Merge onto I 75

18 mi · 22 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
9

Keep slight left at fork

281 ft · 9 sec
Exit 20 Toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland
10

Turn right onto US 74

4.4 mi · 4 min · US 74
11

Take the exit

375 ft · 12 sec
12

Turn left onto King Street Southeast

233 ft · 8 sec · King Street Southeast
13

Turn right

115 ft · 3 sec
14

Continue on this road

490 ft · 19 sec · this road
15

Turn left onto Dalton Pike Southeast

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Dalton Pike Southeast
16

Continue on Dalton Pk

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Dalton Pk
17

Continue on SR 74

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Wildwood Avenue Southeast
18

Continue on SR 74

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Dalton Pk
19

Continue on SR 74

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Wildwood Avenue
20

Turn right onto Dooley Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dooley Street Southeast
21

Continue on Gaut Street Northeast

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Gaut Street Northeast
Use the straight / left lanes.
22

Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 36 sec · 6th Street Northeast
23

Turn left onto Lang Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 59 sec · Lang Street Northeast
24

At end of road, turn right onto 11th Street Northeast

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 11th Street Northeast
25

At end of road, turn left onto High Street

331 ft · 14 sec · High Street
26

Arrive at destination

High 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 66.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.4 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 29 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.5 miles or 1h 17m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Cleveland, 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 133.1 miles and 2h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Murfreesboro, 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 I 24 for about 103.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.5 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Powells Crossroads, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Powells Crossroads, TN

67 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

Monteagle, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Powells Crossroads, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.4 miles.

Arriving in East Cleveland, TN

The final approach into East Cleveland, 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 East Cleveland, TN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.81 one way

$41.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.85 $45.69
premium $4.89 $25.61 $51.23
diesel $5.61 $29.39 $58.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.9 0 $13.98 $6.39
Efficient EV 33.3 0 $11.65 $5.32
EV Truck/SUV 53.2 0 $18.63 $8.52

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Murfreesboro, TN

Night in Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

9:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Cleveland, TN

Night in East Cleveland on Thursday

Local time

10:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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 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 Murfreesboro, TN to East Cleveland, TN covers 133.1 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, I 75, US 74. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 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 $20.81 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 19 significant decision points across 133.1 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to East Cleveland, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

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