Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to New Tazewell, TN

Drive Time

4h 24m

Distance

222.2 mi

358 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 12m ★

6 AM

4h 25m

8 AM

4h 52m

10 AM

4h 34m

12 PM

4h 32m

3 PM

4h 36m

5 PM

4h 50m

8 PM

4h 17m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to New Tazewell, TN covers 222.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, Maynardville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 149.1 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.75 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

111.1 miles from Murfreesboro, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 24m highway drive covering 222.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 149.1 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 22 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 149.1 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 222.2 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 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

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

Turn left onto East Main Street

Navigation decision point

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.

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

176.4 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | I 75 / Knoxville Bypass

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 / Knoxville Bypass toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 385 Toward I 75 North, I 640 East: Lexington

182.6 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

Towns Along This Route

Between Murfreesboro, TN and New Tazewell, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Broadway.

Lebanon

26.6 mi in | ~32m

Broadway

182.6 mi in | ~3h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	149.1 mi	2h 42m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	20.9 mi	22m
Maynardville Highway	16.7 mi	24m
Highway 33 South	10.1 mi	15m
Maynardville Pike	8.7 mi	13m
Knoxville Bypass	6.3 mi	7m
Northwest Broad Street	3.7 mi	5m
North Broadway	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 149.1 mi, about 2h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Spring Street

85 ft · 11 sec · South Spring Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

348 ft · 10 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto North Church Street

115 ft · 3 sec · North Church Street

Turn slight left onto North Public Square

394 ft · 12 sec · North Public Square

Turn slight right onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

3.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

Continue on New Nashville Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 840 East: Knoxville

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

Merge slight left

149 mi · 2 hr 42 min

Keep slight right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

6.3 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

Turn left onto North Broadway

2.7 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

Continue on Maynardville Pike

8.7 mi · 13 min · Maynardville Pike

Continue on Maynardville Highway

5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Main Street

Continue on Maynardville Highway

11 mi · 16 min · Maynardville Highway

Continue on Highway 33 South

10 mi · 15 min · Highway 33 South

Continue on South Broad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Broad Street

Turn right onto First Avenue

33 ft · 2 sec · First Avenue

Arrive at your 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 111.1 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 149.1 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.1 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Tazewell, 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 222.2 miles and 4h 24m.

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 149.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.1 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 2h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

111 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 111.1 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 149.1 miles.

Arriving in New Tazewell, TN

The final approach into New Tazewell, 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 New Tazewell, 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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 222.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.75 one way

$67.50 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$37.21	$74.41
premium	$4.80	$41.95	$83.89
diesel	$5.64	$49.37	$98.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.7	0	$23.33	$10.67
Efficient EV	55.6	0	$19.44	$8.89
EV Truck/SUV	88.9	1	$31.11	$14.22

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% 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

Late night in Murfreesboro on Monday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Tazewell, TN

Late night in New Tazewell on Monday

Local time

5:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

111 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

12 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 24m 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 New Tazewell, TN covers 222.2 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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, Maynardville Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.1 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 $33.75 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.

Between Murfreesboro, TN and New Tazewell, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Broadway.

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