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Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Luttrell, TN

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Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

164 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

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Murfreesboro, TN

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Luttrell, TN

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Trip Overview

This 164-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Luttrell, TN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 14 minutes on the road, with a projected fuel cost of around $26. The route primarily utilizes I-40, accounting for 84% of the drive, offering a consistent pace. Given the relatively short duration, this trip is ideal for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Southeast region throughout your travels.

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

82 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Primarily a highway drive, you'll spend the majority of your time on I-40, which makes up 84% of the total mileage. This section includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 117 miles, so expect a consistent driving experience for a significant portion of the trip. The use of Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Sweetwater Road offers brief deviations from the interstate, introducing a different road feel before you rejoin the main highway. Overall, the character is geared towards efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 117 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164 miles you will encounter 14 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Church Street

Turn right onto North Church 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.

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 Luttrell, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston.

Lebanon

26.6 mi in | ~32m

Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston

144.3 mi in | ~2h 40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 117 mi 2h 6m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 20.9 mi 22m
Sweetwater Road 6.2 mi 10m
Loudon Highway 5.4 mi 7m
Decatur Highway 4.6 mi 6m
Northwest Broad Street 3.7 mi 5m
North Kentucky Street 2 mi 5m
Oakland Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 117 mi, about 2h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Luttrell, 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 76A Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 40

117 mi · 2 hr 6 min · I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
13

Turn right onto SR 58

2.0 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street
14

Continue on SR 58

4.6 mi · 6 min · Decatur Highway
15

Turn left onto SR 72

5.4 mi · 7 min · Loudon Highway
16

Turn right onto SR 322

6.2 mi · 10 min · Sweetwater Road
17

Continue on SR 322

1.1 mi · 2 min · Oakland Road
18

Turn left onto Stockton Valley Road

267 ft · 11 sec · Stockton Valley Road
19

Arrive at destination

Stockton Valley Road

Trip Plan

With a driving time of just over 3 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best, perhaps leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour. The longest stretch without a major road change is 117 miles on I-40, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or during this segment. Given the drive is under 200 miles and costs an estimated $26 in fuel, it's an economical day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longer interstate portion to ensure a smooth journey.

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 82 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117 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 82 miles or 1h 32m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Luttrell, 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 164 miles and 3h 14m.

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 117 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 1h 32m into the drive

Downtown Johnson, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

82 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

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82 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 117 miles.

Arriving in Luttrell, TN

The final approach into Luttrell, 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 Luttrell, 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

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 5.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.64 one way

$51.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.15 $56.30
premium $4.89 $31.56 $63.12
diesel $5.61 $36.21 $72.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.2 0 $17.22 $7.87
Efficient EV 41 0 $14.35 $6.56
EV Truck/SUV 65.6 0 $22.96 $10.50

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Murfreesboro, TN

Night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday

Local time

9:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Partly Cloudy

SSW 5 to 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Destination

Luttrell, TN

Night in Luttrell on Tuesday

Local time

10:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

61°F

Johnson, TN

82 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

1 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 14m 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 Luttrell, TN covers 164 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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, Sweetwater Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82 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 $25.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 164 miles you will encounter 14 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 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.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Luttrell, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Primary Sr 58 South: Kingston.

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