Origin
Patterson, TN
Evening in Patterson on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Patterson, TN
Kelly
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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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.
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Thursday
Local time
5:25 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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