Origin
South Fulton, TN
Evening in South Fulton on Sunday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Fulton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
199.7 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Fulton, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from South Fulton to Murfreesboro covers 199.7 miles across the state of Tennessee. You can expect a drive time of approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $30, it is an economical route that keeps you within the Southeast region for the entire journey. Because the drive is straightforward and efficient, there is no need to split this into an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, ensuring a predictable experience from start to finish. This trip is ideal for those who prefer a direct, no-nonsense path between these two Tennessee locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.8 miles from South Fulton, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined by its efficiency, with 99% of your travel occurring on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-69 and I-24, which provide a consistent, high-speed pace for most of the trip. The longest stretch you will face is a 161.1-mile segment on I-69, so prepare for a steady, interstate-focused rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition toward the end of your drive, you will eventually exit onto Old Fort Parkway to reach your destination. While the route lacks the technical turns of backroads, its highway-heavy design makes it a reliable choice for drivers who want to cover significant ground quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 161.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 49.6 miles in near I 69.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 199.7 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 49.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.9 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
49.6 mi into trip
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~54m in
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I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Hender...
9
162.8 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
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I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
9
167.9 mi into trip
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~3h 2m in
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I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
169.9 mi into trip
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~3h 5m in
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I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
196.6 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Towns Along This Route
Between South Fulton, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Henderson, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Henderson
49.6 mi in
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~54m
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via I 69
Knoxville
165.1 mi in
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~2h 59m
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via I 24
Chattanooga
167.9 mi in
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~3h 2m
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via I 24
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 161.1 mi | 2h 52m |
| I 24 | 33.8 mi | 39m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Martin L King Jr Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mears Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 161.1 mi, about 2h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Fulton, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 43
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Broadway Street
2
Continue on KY 307
446 ft
·
11 sec
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Commercial Avenue
3
Turn right onto KY 307
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Lake Street
4
Turn right onto KY 307
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Mears Street
5
Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Martin L King Jr Drive
6
Continue on KY 307
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
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Mayfield Road
7
Turn left onto KY 307
242 ft
·
4 sec
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Fulgham Road
8
Continue on KY 307
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kentucky Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
10
Merge onto I 69
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 69
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
113 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 69
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
13
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit onto I 24
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 24
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
19
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
23
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
24
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-four-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Planning for one scheduled stop is a smart way to break up the 199.7-mile trek and keep your energy levels high. Keep in mind that with such a high highway percentage, traffic flow on I-24 can be a factor, so checking local congestion reports before you leave South Fulton is a good practice. Budgeting around $30 for fuel should be sufficient, but it is always wise to keep a little extra set aside for potential price fluctuations. By staying focused on the interstate stretches, you can comfortably reach Murfreesboro without needing an aggressive or rushed itinerary.
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 99.8 miles from South Fulton, TN, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 161.1 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 South Fulton, 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 South Fulton, TN
This is one driving day of about 199.7 miles and 3h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Fulton, 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 69 for about 161.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from South Fulton, TN · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 99.8 miles from South Fulton, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 161.1 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
$30.33 one way
$60.66 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
| premium | $4.80 | $37.70 | $75.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.97 | $9.59 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.9 | 0 | $27.96 | $12.78 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
8:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Saline, IL
100 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
1 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
3h 41m 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 South Fulton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 199.7 miles and takes about 3h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 24, Old Fort 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 99.8 miles from South Fulton, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.33 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 199.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 49.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 162.8 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.9 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Fulton, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Henderson, Knoxville and Chattanooga.
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