Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
26.9 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Unionville, TN
Andy Staver
This straightforward 26.9-mile drive from Murfreesboro to Unionville, Tennessee, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 42 minutes. It's an ideal one-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a short getaway. The route primarily utilizes Highway 99, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both destinations are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing any major geographical divides. This makes it a convenient option for a spontaneous afternoon drive or a quick errand.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 26.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a mixed drive on this 26.9-mile journey, with about 43% of your travel on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 8.6 miles along South Main Street, offering a continuous segment of driving before the road begins to transition. The route will likely feel like a blend of faster-paced highway sections and more local road segments as you progress towards Unionville. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a bit of both worlds behind the wheel.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Highway 99 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Hwy 99 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| New Salem Highway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Halls Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Unionville, TN.
Start on South Spring Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto Bridge Avenue
Turn left onto SR 99
Continue on SR 99
Continue on SR 99; SR 269
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99
Turn right onto Halls Mill Road
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.21 one way
$8.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.18 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Unionville on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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