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Trip from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 41m

Distance

123.7 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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human settlement in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States of America

Spring City, TN

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city in Tennessee, United States of America

Murfreesboro, TN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rhea County Highway, John Bragg Highway, TN 8 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on Rhea County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.34 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.9 miles from Spring City, TN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 123.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rhea County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 32.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 41m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles (TN 111): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 83.3 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

3
32.1 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

3
32.6 mi into trip | ~41m in | TN 111

Merge onto TN 111

Merge point - match speed before joining

4
83.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | SR 56 / South Chancery Street

Turn right onto SR 56 / South Chancery Street

Navigation decision point

4
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | SR 380 / West Morford Street

Turn left onto SR 380 / West Morford Street

Navigation decision point

5
123.7 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | South Spring Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rhea County Highway 22.3 mi 28m
John Bragg Highway 15.6 mi 18m
TN 8 12.6 mi 17m
Harrison Ferry Road 12.3 mi 17m
SR 111 11.5 mi 13m
Nashville Highway 10.2 mi 11m
Dayton Pike 9.8 mi 11m
McMinnville Highway 8.1 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Rhea County Highway — 22.3 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 27

22 mi · 28 min · Rhea County Highway
2

Continue on US 27

9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike
3

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
4

Merge onto TN 111

5.4 mi · 6 min · TN 111
5

Continue on SR 111

11 mi · 13 min · SR 111
6

Continue on TN 8; TN 111

13 mi · 17 min · TN 8; TN 111
7

Turn left onto TN 8

7.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 8
8

Continue on TN 8

12 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
9

Turn slight right onto SR 56

1.3 mi · 1 min · Beersheba Highway
10

Continue on SR 56

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Colville Street
11

Turn right onto SR 56

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Chancery Street
12

Turn left onto SR 380

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West Morford Street
13

Continue on SR 380

2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
14

Continue on US 70S

10 mi · 11 min · Nashville Highway
15

Continue on US 70S

8.1 mi · 10 min · McMinnville Highway
16

Continue on US 70S; SR 53

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
17

Continue on US 70S

16 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
18

Continue on US 70S

2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
19

Turn right onto US 41; US 70S

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street
20

Turn right onto South Church Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Church Street
21

Turn right onto East Main Street

47 ft · 1 sec · East Main Street
22

Continue on East Main Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street
23

Turn right onto South Spring Street

84 ft · 3 sec · South Spring Street
24

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.9 miles from Spring City, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 10m

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 Spring City, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 Spring City, TN

This is one driving day of about 123.7 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Spring City, 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 Rhea County Highway for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.9 mi from Spring City, TN · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Dunlap, TN, TN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dunlap, TN

62 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

Graysville, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dunlap, TN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.9 miles from Spring City, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Stones River National Battlefield

Stones River National Battlefield

National Battlefield

The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 123.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.34 one way

$38.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.23 $42.47
premium $4.89 $23.80 $47.61
diesel $5.61 $27.31 $54.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.95
EV Truck/SUV 49.5 0 $17.32 $7.92

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Spring City, TN

Night in Spring City on Friday

Local time

11:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Murfreesboro, TN

Night in Murfreesboro on Friday

Local time

10:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Dunlap, TN

62 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

2 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

2h 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 Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 123.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rhea County Highway, John Bragg Highway, TN 8. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.9 miles from Spring City, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.34 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 41m with 30% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 32.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.6 miles (TN 111): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 83.3 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Spring City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Stones River National Battlefield.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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