Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
29.6 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant View, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
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This 29.6-mile drive from Pleasant View, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 45 minutes. Since it's a short, local drive with no highway use, it's perfect as a day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. The route primarily follows local roads, offering a more connected feel to the towns you pass through within the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive ideal for those looking for efficiency and a direct path.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 29.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The road primarily consists of John Bragg Highway, McMinnville Highway, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. This profile suggests a driving experience that involves frequent adjustments and navigation through local thoroughfares rather than high-speed cruising. The character of the road will likely shift as you transition between these named sections, requiring your attention to local traffic and road conditions.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near Old McMinnville Highway.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m 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: at 1.8 miles (Old McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (SR 146 / Short Mtn Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (US 70S / McMinnville Highway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Old McMinnville Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto SR 146 / Short Mtn Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 70S / McMinnville Highway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| McMinnville Highway | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Pleasant View Road | 1.8 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Old McMinnville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant View, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
Start on Pleasant View Road
At end of road, turn left onto Old McMinnville Highway
Turn right onto SR 146
Turn left onto US 70S
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
Continue on US 70S
Continue on US 70S
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
Turn right onto South Church Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Pleasant View on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Friday
Local time
12:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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