Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Oak Hill, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Oak Hill, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
This short, 30.1-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN, to Oak Hill, TN, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on I-24, with some segments on Harding Place and Old Fort Parkway. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly for a journey of this nature. Since it's a quick trip within the Southeast region, you won't need an overnight stay. This route offers a straightforward, highway-focused experience ideal for a quick local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive with approximately 78% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I-24. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on I-24, offering a good opportunity to maintain steady progress. While predominantly highway, the initial and final segments may involve more localized road transitions. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes efficiency over extensive scenic detours, keeping you moving at a consistent pace for most of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Harding Place. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 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 0.1 miles (North Public Square): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Public Square
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 255: Harding Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward SR 255: Harding Place
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 21.7 mi | 23m |
| Harding Place | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Battery Lane | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 21.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Oak Hill, 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
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 56
Toward SR 255: Harding Place
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left
66 ft
·
4 sec
13
Turn left onto SR 255
228 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harding Place
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 255
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Harding Place
15
Continue on Battery Lane
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Battery Lane
16
Turn left onto Dustin Lane
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Dustin Lane
17
Arrive at destination
Dustin Lane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Oak Hill, TN
Morning in Oak Hill on Friday
Local time
6:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°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
24 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
38m 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 Oak Hill, TN covers 30.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 24, Harding Place, Old Fort 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 15 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 $4.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.1 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.
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 0.1 miles (North Public Square): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Oak Hill, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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