Trip from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

148.5 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hartco Drive, Paint Rock Road, Alberta Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.05 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

74.3 miles from Oneida, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 148.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Hartco Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Hartco Drive	0 mi	0m
Paint Rock Road	0 mi	0m
Alberta Street	0 mi	0m
Alberta Avenue	0 mi	0m
Scott Highway	0 mi	0m
Lon Foust Highway	0 mi	0m
Morgan County Highway	0 mi	0m
Deer Lodge Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Hartco Drive — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn right onto Hartco Drive

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Continue on Paint Rock Road

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At the end of the road, turn left

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alberta Street

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Continue on Alberta Avenue

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Continue on Scott Highway

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Continue on Scott Highway

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Continue on Lon Foust Highway

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Continue on Scott Highway

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Continue on Morgan County Highway

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Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

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Continue on Irving Street

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Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

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Continue on Nashville Highway

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Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

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Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

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Turn left onto South Holly Street

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Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

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Take the ramp right

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

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Keep slight right

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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

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Continue on Northwest Broad Street

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Turn left onto West Main Street

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Turn right onto South Maple Street

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Turn slight left onto South Public Square

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Turn slight right onto East Main Street

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Continue on East Main Street

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Turn right onto South Spring Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Oneida, TN.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 74.3 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oneida, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Oneida, TN

This is one driving day of about 148.5 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oneida, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

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

Johnson, TN

74 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro, TN.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.3 mi from Oneida, TN

Johnson, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Oneida, 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 & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.77	$22.05	$44.09
midgrade	$4.25	$24.86	$49.73
premium	$4.65	$27.21	$54.42
diesel	$5.30	$31.01	$62.02

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 148.5 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Hartco Drive, Paint Rock Road, Alberta Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from Oneida, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.05 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.