Origin
Tiptonville, TN
Late night in Tiptonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tiptonville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
225.8 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 9m
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6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 49m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 29m
3 PM
4h 33m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tiptonville, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tiptonville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 225.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, State Route 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 140.2 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.9 miles from Tiptonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 22m highway drive covering 225.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 140.2 miles on US 412.
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.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.9 miles in near US 412.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.8 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 25.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
25.9 mi into trip
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~36m in
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US 412
Take the exit onto US 412 toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jac...
6
69 mi into trip
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~1h 28m in
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US 412
Turn left onto US 412 toward I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
7
219 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m 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
7
222.7 mi into trip
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~4h 15m 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
225.1 mi into trip
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~4h 20m 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tiptonville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Union City, Jackson and Franklin.
Union City
23.3 mi in
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~33m
Jackson
25.9 mi in
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~36m
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via US 412
Franklin
166.1 mi in
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~3h 12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 140.2 mi | 2h 36m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| State Route 78 | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 155 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Headden Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Carl Perkins Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 140.2 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiptonville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on TN 21
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto TN 78
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Carl Perkins Parkway
3
Continue on TN 78
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 78
4
Continue on TN 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Headden Drive
5
Continue on TN 78
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 78
6
Continue on TN 78
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Road
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Union City
8
Merge onto I 155; US 412
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 155; US 412
9
Take the exit onto US 412
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 412
Exit 15
Toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
10
Continue on US 412
29 mi
·
34 min
·
US 412
11
Turn left onto US 412
97 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 412
Toward I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
13
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
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East Main Street
26
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
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South Spring Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
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 112.9 miles from Tiptonville, TN, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.2 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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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Open the route before leaving Tiptonville, 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 Tiptonville, TN
This is one driving day of about 225.8 miles and 4h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tiptonville, 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 US 412 for about 140.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.9 mi from Tiptonville, TN · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 112.9 miles from Tiptonville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.2 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
$35.30 one way
$70.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $38.76 | $77.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.45 | $86.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.85 | $99.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.7 | 0 | $23.71 | $10.84 |
| Efficient EV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.76 | $9.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.61 | $14.45 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Late night in Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
5:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Rain Showers
SSW 10 to 15 mph
39% chance
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
7 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
4h 22m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tiptonville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 225.8 miles and takes about 4h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, State Route 78. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.9 miles from Tiptonville, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.30 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 225.8 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 25.9 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Tiptonville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Union City, Jackson and Franklin.
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