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Trip from Pikeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h

Distance

84.6 mi

136 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 52m ★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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Pikeville, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Pikeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 30, John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39 miles on SR 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.23 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.

Midpoint

42.3 miles from Pikeville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 84.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Pikeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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.
SR 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 39 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 30 / Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 127; SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 30 / Main Street

Turn right onto SR 30 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 127; SR 30 / Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 127; SR 30 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
25.8 mi into trip | ~41m in | SR 30

At end of road, turn right onto SR 30

Navigation decision point

5
40 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
84.6 mi into trip | ~2h in | South Spring Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 30 39 mi 1h
John Bragg Highway 15.6 mi 18m
Nashville Highway 10.2 mi 11m
McMinnville Highway 8.1 mi 10m
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway 3.1 mi 3m
Sparta Highway 2.4 mi 2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 2.1 mi 4m
East Main Street 1.1 mi 3m
Longest stretch: SR 30 — 39 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cumberland Avenue

105 ft · 6 sec · Cumberland Avenue
2

Turn right onto SR 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 127; SR 30

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Main Street
4

Turn left onto SR 30

25 mi · 40 min · SR 30
5

At end of road, turn right onto SR 30

14 mi · 20 min · SR 30
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
7

Keep slight left at fork

101 ft · 2 sec
8

Turn left onto US 70S

2.4 mi · 2 min · Sparta Highway
9

Continue on US 70S

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Sparta Street
10

Continue on US 70S

3.1 mi · 3 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
11

Take the exit onto US 70S

0.3 mi · 48 sec · US 70S
12

Keep slight left at fork

422 ft · 12 sec
13

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 18 sec · West Main Street
14

Continue on US 70S

10 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway
15

Continue on US 70S

8.1 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway
16

Continue on US 70S; SR 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
17

Continue on US 70S

16 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
18

Continue on US 70S

2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
19

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street
20

Turn right onto South Church Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Church Street
21

Turn right onto East Main Street

47 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
22

Continue on East Main Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
23

Turn right onto South Spring Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Spring Street
24

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Trip Plan

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.3 miles from Pikeville, TN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39 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 19 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.3 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

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 Pikeville, 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 Pikeville, TN

This is one driving day of about 84.6 miles and 2h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Pikeville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 30 for about 39 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.3 mi from Pikeville, TN · 1h 5m into the drive

town in Tennessee, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Spencer, TN

42 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

Spencer, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

McMinnville, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 miles from Pikeville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 84.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.23 one way

$26.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.52 $29.04
premium $4.89 $16.28 $32.56
diesel $5.61 $18.68 $37.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.84 $5.41

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Pikeville, TN

Afternoon in Pikeville on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Friday

Local time

4:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

74°F

Spencer, TN

42 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

13 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 on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pikeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 84.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 30, John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.3 miles from Pikeville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.23 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 127; SR 30 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.8 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point.

The route from Pikeville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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