Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Hartsville, TN
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Murfreesboro to Hartsville is 48.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Hartsville Pike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, meaning it's not all highway or all backroads. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this is an easy same-day trip, perfect for a quick excursion or connecting two points without a significant time commitment.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
This drive offers a mix of highway and local roads, with 54% of the journey on larger thoroughfares. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 20.9 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, offering a sustained period on a more significant road. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift, transitioning from potentially faster-paced sections to more town-influenced or rural segments as you approach Hartsville. Expect a varied driving experience that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward US 70 West: Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Hartsville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Hartsville Pike | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| I 40 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| River Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Lebanon Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Baddour Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Hartsville, TN.
Start on South Spring Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
Continue on US 41; US 70S
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 840
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 70
Continue on US 70
Turn right onto SR 141
Continue on SR 141
At end of road, turn left onto SR 141
At end of road, turn left onto SR 141
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.5 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Hartsville, 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.
Regular Gas
$7.64 one way
$15.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.41 | $18.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Hartsville on Saturday
Local time
7:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
77°F
Lebanon, TN
24 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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