Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
6:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
255.2 mi
411 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
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6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 43m
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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Surgoinsville, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, TN covers 255.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 $39.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 255.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 255.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, 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 | — | — |
| New Nashville Highway | — | — |
| I 840 East | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
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 Surgoinsville, 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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
7
Continue on New Nashville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Knoxville
9
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
11
Merge slight left
149 mi
·
2 hr 42 min
12
Keep slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
14
Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
15
Continue on Rutledge Pike
29 mi
·
32 min
·
Rutledge Pike
16
Continue on Lee Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Lee Highway
17
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Appalachian Highway
18
Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Lee Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Lee Highway
20
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
21
Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
22
Turn right onto Nelhms Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nelhms Street
23
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
24
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
25
Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Surgoinsville Creek Road
26
Turn right onto Main Street
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 25m 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 56 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.6 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Surgoinsville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 255.2 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 127.6 mi from Murfreesboro, TN · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.6 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Surgoinsville, TN
The final approach into Surgoinsville, TN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Surgoinsville, TN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.90 one way
$79.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.81 | $87.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.11 | $98.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.34 | $112.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.6 | 0 | $26.80 | $12.25 |
| Efficient EV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.1 | 1 | $35.73 | $16.33 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Surgoinsville, TN
Morning in Surgoinsville on Friday
Local time
7:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Johnson, TN
128 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Surgoinsville, TN covers 255.2 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 127.6 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 $39.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, 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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