Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Millington, TN

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

228.4 mi

368 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
4h 1m ★
6 AM
4h 14m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 39m
8 PM
4h 6m

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

Downtown Murfreesboro, TN, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

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Downtown Millington, TN, TN

Millington, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Millington, TN covers 228.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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, Paul W Barret Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 150.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

114.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 13m highway drive covering 228.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 150.1 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 21 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 150.1 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 early in the drive near East Main Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 228.4 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 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

8
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
211 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in

Take the exit toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 24-25 Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Coll...
6
211.3 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 269, TN 385

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 269, TN 385
6
211.9 mi into trip | ~3h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Millington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Collierville along the way.

Collierville

211 mi in | ~3h 51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 150.1 mi 2h 41m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway 53.7 mi 58m
Paul W Barret Parkway 15 mi 17m
I 24 3.3 mi 3m
Old Fort Parkway 1.7 mi 3m
Church Street 0.4 mi <1m
Raleigh-Millington Road 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest Broad Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 150.1 mi, about 2h 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Millington, 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 74A Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin Use 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

150 mi · 2 hr 41 min · I 40
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 24-25 Toward I 269, TN 385: Jackson Mississippi, Collierville, Millington
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 269, TN 385
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 269 West, TN 385 West: Millington
17

Merge onto TN 385

15 mi · 17 min · Paul W Barret Parkway
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Raleigh-Millington Road
19

Turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Raleigh-Millington Road
20

Turn left onto Church Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Church Street
Use the left lane.
21

Arrive at destination

Church Street

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 114.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.1 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 114.2 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Millington, 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 228.4 miles and 4h 13m.

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 150.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 114.2 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 2h 7m into the drive

Downtown Clarksville, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

114 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

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Clarksville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.2 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 150.1 miles.

Arriving in Millington, TN

The final approach into Millington, 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 Millington, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.69 one way

$69.38 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $38.24 $76.49
premium $4.80 $43.12 $86.23
diesel $5.64 $50.74 $101.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.5 0 $23.98 $10.96
Efficient EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
EV Truck/SUV 91.4 1 $31.98 $14.62

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Murfreesboro, TN

Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Monday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Millington, TN

Afternoon in Millington on Monday

Local time

1:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

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

4h 13m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Millington, TN covers 228.4 miles and takes about 4h 13m 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, Paul W Barret 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 114.2 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 $34.69 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 228.4 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Millington, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Collierville along the way.

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