The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Fincastle, TN covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Harriman Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.3 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.52 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
97.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 57m highway drive covering 195.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. 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 Complexity9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 195.2 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 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
26.6 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
5
27.3 mi into trip|~33m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
139.5 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Rockwood, Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.
Lebanon
26.6 mi in|~32m
Rockwood
139.5 mi in|~2h 35m
Louisville
176.5 mi in|~3h 33m|via I 75; US 25W
Jacksboro
181.9 mi in|~3h 39m|via US 25W
La Follette
181.9 mi in|~3h 39m|via US 25W
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
112.3 mi
2h 1m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi
22m
Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
10m
Briceville Highway
9 mi
18m
Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi
12m
US 27
6.8 mi
7m
West Central Avenue
6.3 mi
7m
I 75
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Fincastle, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft·11 sec·South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
347 ft·9 sec·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·West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
3.7 mi·5 min·Northwest Broad Street
7
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.9 mi·1 min·New Nashville Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 840
21 mi·22 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 76AToward I 40 East: Knoxville, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
112 mi·2 hr 1 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft·8 sec
14
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi·7 min·US 27
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi·10 min·Harriman Highway
16
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi·1 min·West Tri County Boulevard
17
Turn right onto SR 330
447 ft·10 sec·Winter Gap Road
18
Turn left onto SR 330
0.2 mi·23 sec·Railroad Avenue
19
Continue on SR 330
0.1 mi·16 sec·Main Street
20
Turn left onto SR 330
0.6 mi·1 min·East Spring Street
21
Continue on SR 330
0.5 mi·1 min·Walden Avenue
22
Continue on SR 330
0.4 mi·49 sec·Dutch Valley Road
23
Turn left onto SR 330
7.2 mi·12 min·Frost Bottom Road
24
Continue on SR 116
5.2 mi·9 min·Briceville Highway
25
Continue on SR 116
234 ft·6 sec·Briceville Highway
26
Continue on SR 116
3.8 mi·9 min·Briceville Highway
27
At end of road, turn left onto US 25W; SR 116
1.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
28
Take the ramp onto I 75; US 25W
5.4 mi·6 min·I 75; US 25W
Toward Louisville
29
Take the exit onto US 25W
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 25W
Toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 25W
239 ft·5 sec·US 25W
31
Merge onto US 25W; TN 63
3.7 mi·4 min·West Central Avenue
32
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
3.3 mi·5 min·Jacksboro Pike
33
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
0.3 mi·19 sec·Jackson Pike
34
Continue on US 25W; SR 63
2.6 mi·3 min·West Central Avenue
35
Continue on SR 63
2.8 mi·3 min·General Carl W Stiner Highway
36
Turn right onto Glade Springs Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Glade Springs Road
37
Arrive at destination
Glade Springs Road
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 97.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.6 miles or 1h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fincastle, 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 195.2 miles and 3h 57m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.6 mi from Murfreesboro, TN
· 1h 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 97.6 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.3 miles.
Arriving in Fincastle, TN
The final approach into Fincastle, 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 Fincastle, 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
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...
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 195.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.52 one way
$61.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.51
$67.01
premium
$4.89
$37.56
$75.13
diesel
$5.61
$43.10
$86.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.6
0
$20.50
$9.37
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.08
$7.81
EV Truck/SUV
78.1
0
$27.33
$12.49
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 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 2 hours ago
Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Night
in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
9:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
SSW 5 to 10 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Fincastle, TN
Night
in Fincastle on Tuesday
Local time
10:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Johnson, TN
98 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
13 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 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Fincastle, TN covers 195.2 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, Harriman Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.6 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 $30.52 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 demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 195.2 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 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Fincastle, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Rockwood, Louisville, Jacksboro and La Follette.
