Origin
Sparta, TN
Evening in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparta, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparta, TN
Rudi
Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Traveling from Sparta to Murfreesboro is a straightforward 67.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. Because of the relatively short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly transit across Tennessee. You will navigate a mix of local routes, including the John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway, and Bone Cave Parkway. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
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
33.8 miles from Sparta, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise on this route. With only 19% of the journey consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that demand more engagement from the driver. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the John Bragg Highway, covering 15.6 miles before the road profile shifts. The route requires you to stay attentive as you transition between these smaller roadways. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over high-speed transit, so prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
John Bragg Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / West Bockman Way.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / West Bockman Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.8 miles (US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 70 / West Bockman Way
Turn right onto US 70 / West Bockman Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Turn left onto TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Navigation decision point
5
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
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US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
67.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
South Church Street
Turn right onto South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
67.6 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Sparta Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Spencer Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 84
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
3
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
4
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
9
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
10
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
11
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
12
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
13
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
16
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
17
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
19
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
20
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
Use the none lane.
21
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Church Street
Use the none lane.
22
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave whenever it suits you best. Given that there are no scheduled stops along the 67.6-mile path, plan to fuel up before you depart to ensure your $10 budget covers the full distance without interruption. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route can be tiring, so stay hydrated and alert as you navigate the transitions between the Bone Cave Parkway and Nashville Highway. Because the entire drive is under 90 minutes, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing to build in rest breaks. Focus on the John Bragg Highway stretch for your most consistent driving time.
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 33.8 miles from Sparta, TN, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 67.6 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 41m 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 12m
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 Sparta, 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.
+
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 Sparta, TN
This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sparta, 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.
The longest stretch is on John Bragg Highway for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Sparta, TN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 67.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Sparta, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.32 | $22.64 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.02 | $30.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
5:04 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
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
1h 26m 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 Sparta, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway, Bone Cave Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Sparta, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 70 / West Bockman Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 66.8 miles (US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sparta, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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