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Trip from Patterson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

25m

Distance

14.1 mi

23 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

Downtown Patterson, TN, TN

Patterson, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Patterson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 14.1 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Old Fort Parkway, Rehobath Road, Franklin Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Old Fort Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 25m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on Old Fort Parkway and Rehobath Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.3 miles on Old Fort Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Fort Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Old Fort Parkway and Rehobath Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rehobath Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rehobath Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Rehobath Road

Turn right onto Rehobath Road

Navigation decision point

5
13.4 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
13.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
13.7 mi into trip | ~24m in | West Main Street

Turn left onto West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
14.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | South Spring Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Fort Parkway 9.3 mi 15m
Rehobath Road 2.3 mi 5m
Franklin Road 1.2 mi 1m
Murfreesboro Road 0.5 mi <1m
Northwest Broad Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
South Public Square <0.1 mi <1m
East Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Old Fort Parkway — 9.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Patterson, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.

1

Start on Patterson Road

31 ft · 2 sec · Patterson Road
2

Turn right onto Rehobath Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · Rehobath Road
3

Turn right onto SR 96

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Murfreesboro Road
4

Continue on SR 96

1.2 mi · 1 min · Franklin Road
5

Continue on SR 96

9.3 mi · 15 min · Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

181 ft · 6 sec
8

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
9

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Main Street
10

Turn right onto South Maple Street

138 ft · 4 sec · South Maple Street
11

Turn slight left onto South Public Square

467 ft · 12 sec · South Public Square
12

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

47 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
13

Continue on East Main Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
14

Turn right onto South Spring Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Spring Street
15

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.20 one way

$4.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.42 $4.84
premium $4.89 $2.71 $5.43
diesel $5.61 $3.11 $6.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.23 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.97 $0.90

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Patterson, TN

Afternoon in Patterson on Thursday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Thursday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

25m 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 Patterson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 14.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Fort Parkway, Rehobath Road, Franklin Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Patterson, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.20 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.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Rehobath Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.5 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Patterson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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