Trip from Rogersville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

244.9 mi

394 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 24m ★

6 AM

4h 37m

8 AM

5h 4m

10 AM

4h 47m

12 PM

4h 44m

3 PM

4h 48m

5 PM

5h 3m

8 PM

4h 29m

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

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Rogersville, TN

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Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Rogersville to Murfreesboro covers 244.9 miles across Tennessee, making for a manageable journey that typically takes 4 hours and 37 minutes. Because this trip is easily completed in a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations unless you prefer a slower pace. Plan for a fuel budget of approximately $37 to get you from the Southeast region to your destination. Since 89% of your travel occurs on major highways, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this route offers a reliable path across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

122.5 miles from Rogersville, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

You will spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed roads, as the route is heavily weighted toward interstate travel. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 156.3-mile stretch on I-40, which defines the core experience of the drive. While you start by navigating US 11W and the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, the trip quickly settles into a consistent, highway-focused rhythm. Expect a predictable experience behind the wheel once you merge onto the interstate. This path is ideal if you prefer efficiency and steady speeds over the technical turns of secondary local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 11W. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 244.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass): Navigation decision point; at 84.2 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

1.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass

Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1 / Rogersville Bypass

Navigation decision point

84.2 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | I 40

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward Nashville

216.9 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

239 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

239.2 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Rogersville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.

Nashville

84.2 mi in | ~1h 39m | via I 40

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	156.3 mi	2h 50m
US 11W	40.4 mi	46m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway	21 mi	22m
West Main Street	16.4 mi	20m
Northwest Broad Street	3.7 mi	5m
Appalachian Highway	2.2 mi	2m
East Main Street	1.5 mi	2m
New Nashville Highway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 156.3 mi, about 2h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Take the ramp onto West Main Street

316 ft · 14 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1

414 ft · 5 sec · Rogersville Bypass

Continue on US 11W; SR 1

16 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W; SR 1

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 11W; SR 1

Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S

2.2 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 11W

40 mi · 45 min · US 11W

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto I 40

24 mi · 27 min · I 40

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40

133 mi · 2 hr 22 min · I 40

Toward Nashville Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Exit 235 Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 840

21 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 55A-B Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Exit 55A Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S

0.8 mi · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

Continue on US 41; US 70S

3.7 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto South Maple Street

138 ft · 4 sec · South Maple Street

Turn slight left onto South Public Square

467 ft · 12 sec · South Public Square

Turn slight right onto East Main Street

47 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street

Continue on East Main Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Spring Street

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Trip Plan

With a total travel time under five hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. While the trip is short enough to complete without an overnight stay, you should account for at least one planned stop to break up the long 156.3-mile interstate stretch. Aim to fill your tank before merging onto I-40 to ensure your $37 fuel budget remains accurate and your trip stays uninterrupted. Keep a close eye on traffic patterns as you approach the busier corridors near Murfreesboro. Since this is a one-day trip, leaving early in the morning can help you bypass potential congestion during the final leg of your drive.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 122.5 miles from Rogersville, TN, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.3 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.5 miles or 2h 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Rogersville, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Rogersville, TN

This is one driving day of about 244.9 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rogersville, TN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 156.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.5 mi from Rogersville, TN · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson, TN

122 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

Knoxville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.5 miles from Rogersville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.3 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.20 one way

$74.40 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$41.01	$82.01
premium	$4.80	$46.23	$92.46
diesel	$5.64	$54.41	$108.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.5	0	$25.71	$11.76
Efficient EV	61.2	0	$21.43	$9.80
EV Truck/SUV	98	1	$34.29	$15.67

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Rogersville, TN

Afternoon in Rogersville on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Sunday

Local time

3:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

61°F

Johnson, TN

122 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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

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

4h 37m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Rogersville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 244.9 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40, US 11W, Tennessee National Guard Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 122.5 miles from Rogersville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Rogersville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Nashville along the way.

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Trip from Rogersville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Rogersville, TN

Murfreesboro, TN

1 hour earlier

5 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 37m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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