Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
100.2 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
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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Loretto, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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 $15.67 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 100.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Church Street | — | — |
| North Public Square | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Northwest Broad Street | — | — |
| Old Fort Parkway | — | — |
| I 24 West | — | — |
| I 840 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Loretto, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
85 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
348 ft
·
10 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
394 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Public Square
5
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
8
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 24 West: Nashville
10
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
12
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65 South: Huntsville
15
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
17
Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
412: Columbia
18
Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
19
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
20
Continue on North Locust Avenue
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North Locust Avenue
21
Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
22
Continue on North Military Street
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Military Street
23
Turn right onto Church Street
505 ft
·
24 sec
·
Church Street
24
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 58m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Loretto, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.1 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Loretto, TN
The final approach into Loretto, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.67 one way
$31.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.20 | $34.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.28 | $38.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.12 | $44.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.52 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.77 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.03 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Loretto, TN
Evening in Loretto on Wednesday
Local time
5:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Columbia, TN
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
15 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
1h 57m 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 Loretto, TN covers 100.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, North Church Street, North Public Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.1 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 $15.67 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 Loretto, TN is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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