Origin
Thompson's Station, TN
Evening in Thompson's Station on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thompson's Station, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thompson's Station, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Thompson's Station and Murfreesboro, you are in for a quick 33.7-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. This trip is best suited as a straightforward day trip, as the short duration makes an overnight stay unnecessary. Expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the excursion, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate the Southeast region. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, specifically the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, I-24, and Old Fort Parkway. Because this route is entirely contained within Tennessee, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a highly practical drive for those who prioritize efficiency over scenery.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
16.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads. Approximately 85% of your travel time will be spent on highways, so settle in for a steady, consistent pace. The most significant portion of the drive is the 23.8-mile stretch along the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the parkway onto I-24 and eventually navigate toward Old Fort Parkway, the road environment remains functional and traffic-oriented. You won't encounter technical mountain passes or slow-moving rural lanes here, just a reliable corridor designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
Route Complexity
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
27.7 mi into trip
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~33m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.6 mi into trip
|
~36m 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
6
33 mi into trip
|
~41m in
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US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 23.8 mi | 25m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Columbia Pike | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Thompsons Station Road West | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 23.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Thompsons Station Road West
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Thompsons Station Road West
2
At end of road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thompsons Station Road West
3
Turn left onto US 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Pike
4
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
5
Merge onto I 840
24 mi
·
25 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
11
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
15
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
16
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
19
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 42-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-24 is always a smart move. You can easily complete the entire 33.7-mile distance without needing to plan for formal rest stops, as the drive is short enough to handle in one go. Keep your $5 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as maintaining a steady speed on the parkway will help you stick to that estimate. My best tip for this route is to pay close attention to your navigation as you transition from the Tennessee National Guard Parkway onto the interstate, as this interchange is where you will do the bulk of your heavy driving. Staying alert during this specific merge will ensure your trip remains stress-free and efficient.
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 16.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.8 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 33.7 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.8 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
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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Have your navigation ready before leaving Thompson's Station, TN.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thompson's Station, TN
This is one driving day of about 33.7 miles and 42m.
At 33.7 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 23.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.8 mi from Thompson's Station, TN · 20m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Murfreesboro, TN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
42m 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 Thompson's Station, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 33.7 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tennessee National Guard Parkway, 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 16.8 miles from Thompson's Station, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Thompson's Station, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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