Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
173.3 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripThe drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Clinton, TN covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, North Church Street, North Public Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 173.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Public Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Clinton, 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 right onto Northwest Broad Street
Continue on New Nashville Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike
Continue on Oak Ridge Highway
Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard
Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard
Turn left onto South Main Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.6 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, TN than in the middle of the route.
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 173.3 miles and 3h 21m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop town
Meal stop
87 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.6 mi from Murfreesboro, TN
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 86.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $3.77 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.02 | $58.04 |
| premium | $4.65 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Reverse Route
Clinton, TN to Murfreesboro, TNUseful if you are planning the return drive and want the same trip in reverse.
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