Origin
Waverly, TN
Evening in Waverly on Sunday
Local time
6:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
100.9 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Waverly to Murfreesboro, expect a straightforward 100.9-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend your time navigating local roads like North Court Square, East Main Street, and East Acre Avenue rather than hopping on major interstates. Budget around $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Tennessee cities. This route is ideal for those who prefer local driving over highway cruising and want a direct, efficient path between the two locations.
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
50.4 miles from Waverly, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features 0% highway travel, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 100.9-mile duration. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Court Square, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a slower, more technical driving experience. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition through the various segments of the journey. You will find that the constant changes in direction make the 1 hour and 40 minute drive feel quite different from a standard highway commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Court Square 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 Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Court Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Acre Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West College Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 46 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 840 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Court Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Mill Street
253 ft
·
16 sec
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Mill Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Court Square
331 ft
·
9 sec
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North Court Square
3
Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto East Acre Avenue
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Acre Avenue
5
Turn right
22 mi
·
32 min
6
Continue on West College Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Street
7
Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 46
8
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
9
Merge slight left
3.5 mi
·
3 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
11
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52 mi
·
56 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga
13
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
15
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
16
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 100.9-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule without needing to plan for long-haul fatigue. With no scheduled stops required, you can pace the drive however you like, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $15 estimate. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns that characterize this non-highway path. One concrete tip for this specific trip is to account for the lack of long, straight stretches; allow yourself a bit of extra time to navigate the turns comfortably rather than rushing. Being prepared for a local, turn-intensive drive will ensure your arrival in Murfreesboro is smooth and stress-free.
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 50.4 miles from Waverly, TN, or about 50m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Waverly, 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 Waverly, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waverly, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.4 mi from Waverly, TN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 50.4 miles from Waverly, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Murfreesboro, TN
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$15.33 one way
$30.65 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.42 | $44.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.3 | 0 | $10.59 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.13 | $6.46 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Evening in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:27 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m 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 Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN covers 100.9 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Court Square, East Main Street, East Acre Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Waverly, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.33 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.
The drive from Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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