Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Harrison, TN

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 24, Bonny Oaks Drive, South Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 56.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 18m

Distance

113 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 9m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 26m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Harrison, TN covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 24, Bonny Oaks Drive, South Church Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.5 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.67 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.

Midpoint

56.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 113 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 18m highway drive covering 113 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and Bonny Oaks Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.5 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 21 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 96.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Bonny Oaks Drive. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113 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: 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 99.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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

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.

99.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

100.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 1B Toward Downtown

100.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

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 Harrison, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.

Downtown

100.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	96.5 mi	1h 47m
Bonny Oaks Drive	6.3 mi	11m
South Church Street	2.4 mi	3m
Riverside Drive	1.3 mi	2m
Wilcox Boulevard	0.9 mi	2m
Dodson Avenue	0.8 mi	1m
US 27	0.7 mi	<1m
Glass Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 96.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Spring Street

292 ft · 16 sec · South Spring Street

Turn right onto East Vine Street

371 ft · 23 sec · East Vine Street

Turn left onto South Church Street

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Church Street

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Merge onto I 24

96 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 24

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 184B Toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 59 sec · US 27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 1B Toward Downtown

Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

0.3 mi · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

Turn right onto East 4th Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · East 4th Street

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Continue on Riverside Drive

1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

0.9 mi · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto SR 17

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

Turn right onto SR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · Glass Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · Campbell Street

Continue on SR 17

6.3 mi · 11 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

Turn left onto Church Road

480 ft · 22 sec · Church Road

Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Arrive at destination

2 ft · 0 sec · Hillcrest Drive

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.5 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.5 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrison, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 113 miles and 2h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Murfreesboro, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 96.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.5 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Powells Crossroads, TN

57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tracy City, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.5 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 96.5 miles.

Arriving in Harrison, TN

The final approach into Harrison, 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 Harrison, 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

$17.67 one way

$35.33 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$19.40	$38.79
premium	$4.89	$21.75	$43.49
diesel	$5.61	$24.95	$49.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.89	$4.52
EV Truck/SUV	45.2	$15.82	$7.23

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Evening in Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

6:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harrison, TN

Evening in Harrison on Thursday

Local time

7:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

24 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 18m 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 Harrison, TN covers 113 miles and takes about 2h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, Bonny Oaks Drive, South Church Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.5 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 $17.67 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.