Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to New Union, TN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
40m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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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New Union, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to New Union, TN covers 33.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, South Church Street, Woodbury Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.3 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 33.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 24 and South Church Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.3 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 8 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 28.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and South Church Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Vine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to New Union, TN is easy. At 40m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Vine Street
Turn right onto East Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Church Street
Turn left onto South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
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
5
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.
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward TN 53: Manchester, Woodbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 110
Toward TN 53: Manchester, Woodbury
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 New Union, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Woodbury along the way.
Woodbury
31.2 mi in
|
~35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 28.3 mi | 30m |
| South Church Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Woodbury Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| East Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 28.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and New Union, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
292 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn right onto East Vine Street
371 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Vine Street
3
Turn left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
Merge onto I 24
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 110
Toward TN 53: Manchester, Woodbury
7
Turn left onto SR 53
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Woodbury Highway
8
Arrive at destination
SR 53
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.28 one way
$10.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
New Union, TN
Late night in New Union on Friday
Local time
2:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
27 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
40m 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 New Union, TN covers 33.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, South Church Street, Woodbury 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 16.9 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 $5.28 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.
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to New Union, TN is easy. At 40m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to New Union, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Woodbury along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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