Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Greenbrier, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
59.1 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Greenbrier, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Greenbrier, TN covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Ashland City Highway, Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 59.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Ashland City Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 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 22 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 24.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Ashland City Highway. 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.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
27.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 440 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
7
35.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
8
37.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward SR 155 South: White Bridge Road, Robertson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 204B
Toward SR 155 South: White Bridge Road, Roberts...
7
41.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward SR 12: Ashland City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24
Toward SR 12: Ashland City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Ashland City Highway | 12.1 mi | 18m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Briley Parkway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Cumberland Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 40 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Greenbrier, 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
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53
Toward I 440 West: Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 440
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 40 West: Memphis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 40
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 204B
Toward SR 155 South: White Bridge Road, Robertson Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 155
408 ft
·
9 sec
·
Robertson Avenue
17
Continue on SR 155
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Briley Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 24
Toward SR 12: Ashland City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto TN 12
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Ashland City Highway
20
Continue on TN 12
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
21
Turn left onto SR 49; SR 249
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cumberland Street
22
Arrive at destination
SR 49
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.6 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 36m 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenbrier, TN
The final approach into Greenbrier, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.24 one way
$18.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.14 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.05 | $26.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.27 | $3.78 |
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
Greenbrier, TN
Late night in Greenbrier on Friday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
1h 17m 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 Greenbrier, TN covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Ashland City Highway, Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 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 $9.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Greenbrier, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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