Origin
Oneida, TN
Night in Oneida on Sunday
Local time
10:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
148.5 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 55m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Oneida to Murfreesboro covers 148.5 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 55 minutes. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate route, you should plan for a full day if you want to arrive without feeling rushed. Budget roughly $22 for fuel to cover the trip, which stays entirely within the Southeast region of Tennessee. Because the duration is under three hours, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip. Expect a steady pace through local roads rather than highway cruising, making it a manageable journey for a single driver.
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 , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive defined by local roads, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will navigate via Hartco Drive, Paint Rock Road, and Alberta Street, which creates a technical, turn-heavy experience behind the wheel. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted stretch on Hartco Drive is essentially non-existent. The road demands your full attention, as you will be constantly transitioning through turns rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. It is an engaging, hands-on drive that requires careful navigation throughout the entire 148.5-mile journey.
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.
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 Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 55m 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 Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hartco Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Paint Rock Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alberta Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alberta Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Scott Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lon Foust Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan County Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deer Lodge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hartco Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oneida, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on the route
161 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Hartco Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartco Drive
3
Continue on Paint Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Paint Rock Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alberta Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Alberta Street
6
Continue on Alberta Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Alberta Avenue
7
Continue on Scott Highway
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Scott Highway
8
Continue on Scott Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
9
Continue on Lon Foust Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lon Foust Highway
10
Continue on Scott Highway
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Scott Highway
11
Continue on Morgan County Highway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Morgan County Highway
12
Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
13
Continue on Irving Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Irving Street
14
Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway
15
Continue on Nashville Highway
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Nashville Highway
16
Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Deer Lodge Highway East
17
Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commercial Avenue
18
Turn left onto South Holly Street
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Holly Street
19
Turn straight onto Monterey Highway
367 ft
·
8 sec
·
Monterey Highway
20
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
21
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
23
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
26
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
27
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
28
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
29
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
30
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
31
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Public Square
32
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
33
Continue on East Main Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
34
Turn right onto South Spring Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Spring Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, you should plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay alert. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the winding sections during daylight hours when visibility is highest. Keep in mind that your $22 fuel budget is an estimate, so check your tank before leaving Oneida to avoid finding yourself low on fuel in the middle of these local stretches. Since the drive takes just under three hours, you have the flexibility to make your single planned stop whenever you feel like taking a break. Prioritize staying focused on the road layout, as the lack of highway miles means you will be steering through curves for the duration of the trip.
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, or about 1h 27m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 27m 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 23m
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.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Oneida, TN · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Oneida, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.56 one way
$45.11 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.03 | $56.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.99 | $65.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.59 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.99 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
9:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
74 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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 55m 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 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 $22.56 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.
The drive from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 55m 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 Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oneida, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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