The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Halls, TN covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, US 412 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.4 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.50 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
97.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 195.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 49m highway drive covering 195.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.4 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 25 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 96.4 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 around 6.4 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
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 195.1 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.3 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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6.4 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
6
157.3 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|US 412
Take the exit onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
7
157.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
7
177 mi into trip|~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward TN 54, TN 88: Maury City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward TN 54, TN 88: Maury City
7
177.2 mi into trip|~3h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward TN 54 South, TN 88 West: Maury City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward TN 54 South, TN 88 West: Maury City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Halls, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Dyersburg along the way.
Dyersburg
157.3 mi in|~2h 53m|via US 412
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
96.4 mi
1h 43m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
US 412
19.7 mi
24m
TN 54
13.2 mi
23m
I 24
3.3 mi
3m
East Wardlow Street
2 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi
3m
State Route 88
1.3 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Halls, 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
3.3 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 74AToward I 840 West: Memphis, FranklinUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 840
54 mi·58 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 40
96 mi·1 hr 43 min·I 40
14
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi·31 sec·US 412
Exit 79Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
268 ft·6 sec·US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
19 mi·23 min·US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward TN 54, TN 88: Maury CityUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
120 ft·5 sec
Toward TN 54 South, TN 88 West: Maury City
19
Turn left onto TN 54; TN 88
13 mi·23 min·TN 54; TN 88
20
Continue on TN 88; TN 180
2.0 mi·3 min·East Wardlow Street
21
Turn right onto TN 88
0.8 mi·1 min·2nd Street
22
Continue on TN 88
1.3 mi·2 min·State Route 88
23
Continue on TN 88
0.6 mi·1 min·South Church Street
24
Turn left
54 ft·3 sec
25
Arrive at destination
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 97.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 43 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 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 2h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Halls, 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 195.1 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 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 96.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.5 mi from Murfreesboro, TN
· 1h 49m into the drive
The midpoint is around 97.5 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.4 miles.
Arriving in Halls, TN
The final approach into Halls, 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 Halls, 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.50 one way
$61.00 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$33.49
$66.98
premium
$4.89
$37.55
$75.09
diesel
$5.61
$43.08
$86.15
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 $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.5
0
$20.49
$9.36
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.07
$7.80
EV Truck/SUV
78
0
$27.31
$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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon
in Murfreesboro on Thursday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Halls, TN
Afternoon
in Halls on Thursday
Local time
2:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
10 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
3h 49m 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 Halls, TN covers 195.1 miles and takes about 3h 49m 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, US 412. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.5 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 $30.50 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 19 significant decision points across 195.1 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 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.3 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.6 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Halls, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Dyersburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.
