Origin
Sneedville, TN
Afternoon in Sneedville on Monday
Local time
3:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
249.2 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
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6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sneedville, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 249.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Appalachian Highway, Nashville, I 840 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
124.6 miles from Sneedville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 10m drive with frequent turns across 249.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Appalachian Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nashville | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 41 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Nashville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Appalachian Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sneedville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
3
Continue straight
17 mi
·
25 min
4
Turn right
3.3 mi
·
4 min
5
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight right
40 mi
·
45 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
27 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
133 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Nashville
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
12
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
13
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
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
15
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
17
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
19
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
20
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 124.6 miles from Sneedville, TN, or about 2h 5m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 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 3h 25m
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 Sneedville, 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 Sneedville, TN
This is one driving day of about 249.2 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sneedville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.6 mi from Sneedville, TN · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.6 miles from Sneedville, 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
$37.85 one way
$75.70 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $41.73 | $83.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $47.04 | $94.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.36 | $110.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.8 | 0 | $26.17 | $11.96 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.7 | 1 | $34.89 | $15.95 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% 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.
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Afternoon in City of Murfreesboro on Monday
Local time
2:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
125 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
6 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 10m 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 Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 249.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Appalachian Highway, Nashville, I 840 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.6 miles from Sneedville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.85 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sneedville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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