Origin
Spring Hill, TN
Evening in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
175.7 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Hill, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Spring Hill to Murfreesboro, expect a 175.7-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely composed of local roads rather than interstates, it functions best as a single-day trip. You should budget about $26 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through the Southeast, you will rely on Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, and New Henderson Road to reach your destination. This path is ideal if you prefer a turn-heavy, local experience over the standard highway commute.
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
87.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive defined by its technical, local feel rather than a fast-paced interstate grind. With 0% of the route on highways, you will be navigating tight turns and transitions between Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, and New Henderson Road. The longest stretch of uninterrupted driving is 0 miles on Mehaffey Road, meaning you should anticipate frequent adjustments behind the wheel. The personality of this trip is inherently hands-on and requires your full attention. It is a persistent, turn-heavy experience that demands a different mindset than a typical open-road cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mehaffey Road 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Spring Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mehaffey Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Creek Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Henderson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Edgemoor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Ridge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Illinois Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Tri County Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harriman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Mehaffey Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Hill, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Gade Lane
39 ft
·
5 sec
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Gade Lane
2
Turn right onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Mehaffey Road
3
Turn right onto Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
4
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Henderson Road
5
Continue on New Henderson Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Henderson Road
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Edgemoor Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgemoor Road
7
Take the ramp straight
102 ft
·
3 sec
8
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Oak Ridge Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
10
Continue on South Illinois Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Illinois Avenue
11
Continue on East Tri County Boulevard
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Tri County Boulevard
12
Continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
13
Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
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Bitter Creek Highway
14
Continue on Harriman Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Harriman Highway
15
Continue on Hannah Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hannah Highway
16
Continue on North Roane Street
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Roane Street
17
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
18
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
2 hr
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
20
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21
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
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
23
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
24
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
25
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
26
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
28
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
466 ft
·
13 sec
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South Public Square
29
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
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East Main Street
30
Continue on East Main Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
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East Main Street
31
Turn right onto South Spring Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Spring Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 51-minute commitment, plan for at least one stop to break up the winding local roads. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to navigate the turn-heavy segments while you are fresh and alert. Because you are strictly on local roads, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as you will need to set aside $26 to complete the journey. A helpful tip for this specific trip is to stay mindful of the transitions between Mehaffey, Creek, and New Henderson Roads, as the lack of long highway stretches makes navigation critical throughout the 175.7-mile trek.
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 87.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN, or about 1h 25m 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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.8 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m
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 Hill, 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 Spring Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 175.7 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Hill, 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 87.8 mi from Spring Hill, TN · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 87.8 miles from Spring Hill, 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
$26.69 one way
$53.37 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.42 | $58.84 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.03 | $78.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.7 | 0 | $18.45 | $8.43 |
| Efficient EV | 43.9 | 0 | $15.37 | $7.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.60 | $11.24 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
6:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
61°F
Johnson, TN
88 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
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
2h 51m 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 Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 175.7 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mehaffey Road, Creek Road, New Henderson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.8 miles from Spring Hill, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.69 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 Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 2h 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spring Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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