Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to South Pittsburg, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
75.4 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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South Pittsburg, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro to South Pittsburg is 75.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via I 24, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Tennessee, connecting the Southeast region from one point to another. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. You'll find it efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss, ideal if you're looking for a simple transit day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 69.9 mi | 1h 18m |
| South Church Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| North Cedar Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 64 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 69.9 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and South Pittsburg, 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
70 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 64
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 64
Toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg
7
Turn right onto US 72
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Cedar Avenue
8
Turn right onto 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Street
9
Turn right
97 ft
·
7 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 75.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Vine Street
Turn right onto East Vine 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.
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pittsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 72, US 64 East: Kimballl, South Pitts...
5
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.79 one way
$23.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.94 | $25.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
South Pittsburg, TN
Afternoon in South Pittsburg on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
6 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 93% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on I 24. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 69.9 miles. You'll transition to surface streets like South Church Street and North Cedar Avenue for the final portion of the trip. Expect frequent exits and traffic merging as you approach your destination.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.9 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 South Pittsburg, TN is easy. At 1h 27m with 93% 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 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 75.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.9 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 2.9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Pittsburg, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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