Trip from Paris, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

142.2 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 59m

12 PM

2h 57m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Paris, TN

Alexandra Lavizzari

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Kelly

Trip Overview

Traveling from Paris to Murfreesboro covers 142.2 miles across the heart of Tennessee. You can expect this trip to take roughly 2 hours and 51 minutes, making it a very manageable single-day journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, it is an economical route for a weekend excursion or a business trip. Your path will take you along a mix of local roads like Main Street and Austin Peay Memorial Highway, eventually transitioning onto I-24. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region, the landscape remains consistent as you navigate from the western side of the state toward the growing hub of Murfreesboro. It is a straightforward drive that offers enough variety to keep you engaged without feeling like a marathon behind the wheel.

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

71.1 miles from Paris, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local road navigation with the steady pace of the interstate. Approximately 52% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments through local corridors. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving during a 67.1-mile segment on I-24, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your trip. While the Austin Peay Memorial Highway and local streets require more focus and frequent speed adjustments, the interstate sections allow you to settle in and cover ground efficiently. By alternating between these road types, the drive avoids the monotony often found on strictly highway-based travel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 24 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.8 miles in near I 24.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 142.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 72.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

72.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

106.1 mi into trip | ~2h 6m in | I 24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes. Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in | I 24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...

113.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | I 24

Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

139.9 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 78B Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

Towns Along This Route

Between Paris, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.

Knoxville

108.4 mi in | ~2h 9m | via I 24

Chattanooga

111.2 mi in | ~2h 13m | via I 24

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 24	67.1 mi	1h 15m
Main Street	28.1 mi	34m
Austin Peay Memorial Highway	25.1 mi	28m
Ashland City Road	5.6 mi	6m
West Wood Street	3.9 mi	5m
TN 76	3.1 mi	3m
North Riverside Drive	2.4 mi	4m
Donelson Parkway	1.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 24 — 67.1 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.

Start on SR 54; SR 69

3.9 mi · 5 min · West Wood Street

Continue on US 79

25 mi · 27 min · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.2 mi · 11 sec · Fort Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

0.6 mi · 37 sec · Austin Peay Memorial Highway

Continue on US 79

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Lake Highway

Continue on US 79

1.7 mi · 1 min · Donelson Parkway

Continue on US 79

28 mi · 34 min · Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 41A; US 79

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Fort Campbell Boulevard

Continue on US 41A; US 79

1.6 mi · 2 min · Providence Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 41A; US 79

340 ft · 7 sec · North 2nd Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto US 41A Bypass

2.4 mi · 4 min · North Riverside Drive

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 41A Bypass

5.6 mi · 6 min · Ashland City Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on TN 76

3.1 mi · 3 min · TN 76

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 24

33 mi · 35 min · I 24

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 24

Exit 44A Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on I 24

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 24

Exit 86 Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 24

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 24

Exit 50A Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit onto I 24

27 mi · 29 min · I 24

Exit 213A Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Exit 78B Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 96

1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight left

341 ft · 14 sec

Turn left onto Golf Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Golf Lane

Arrive at destination

Golf Lane

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 142.2-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning or early afternoon without feeling rushed to reach your destination before dark. Keep in mind that traffic can fluctuate significantly once you merge onto I-24, so try to avoid peak rush hour times if possible to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 51-minute estimate. Given the $22 fuel cost, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Paris to avoid higher prices along the interstate. A smart strategy is to time your single stop for the transition point where you leave the local highway system and enter the interstate, ensuring you are refreshed for the longest 67.1-mile stretch 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 71.1 miles from Paris, TN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 miles.

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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.1 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Paris, 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 Paris, TN

This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 2h 51m.

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

The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 67.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.1 mi from Paris, TN · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clarksville, TN

71 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.

Popular next leg

Clarksville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

78.3 mi · 1h 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Clarksville, TN

Fuel and coffee

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

Clarksville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Paris, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.1 miles.

Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN

The final approach into City of 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 City of 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

$21.60 one way

$43.20 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$23.81	$47.62
premium	$4.80	$26.84	$53.69
diesel	$5.64	$31.59	$63.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.7	$14.93	$6.83
Efficient EV	35.6	$12.44	$5.69
EV Truck/SUV	56.9	$19.91	$9.10

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Paris, TN

Evening in Paris on Sunday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Evening in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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 51m 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 Paris, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 142.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 24, Main Street, Austin Peay Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Paris, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.60 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.

Between Paris, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.

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Trip from Paris, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Paris, TN

City of Murfreesboro, TN

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 51m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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