Origin
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Afternoon in Red Boiling Springs on Wednesday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Boiling Springs, TN
Connor Scott McManus
City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Spivey Street, Carthage Road, Pleasant Shade Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.10 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Spivey Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Spivey Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carthage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pleasant Shade Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixon Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Upper Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Spivey Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Boiling Springs, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto Spivey Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Spivey Street
3
Continue on Carthage Road
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Carthage Road
4
Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Pleasant Shade Highway
5
Continue on State Route 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 80
6
Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Pleasant Shade Highway
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dixon Springs Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dixon Springs Highway
8
Continue on Dixon Springs Highway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dixon Springs Highway
9
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Upper Ferry Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Ferry Road
11
Turn right
4.8 mi
·
7 min
12
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
13
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
15
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
17
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
18
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
20
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
21
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
22
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Old Fort Parkway
23
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
24
Arrive at your destination
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 38.7 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, or about 46m into the drive.
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 77.4 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 46m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Red Boiling Springs, 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 Red Boiling Springs, TN
This is one driving day of about 77.4 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Red Boiling Springs, TN · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 77.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
2:48 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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 33m 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 Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Spivey Street, Carthage Road, Pleasant Shade Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Red Boiling Springs, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.10 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.
The drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Red Boiling Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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