Origin
Westmoreland, TN
Afternoon in Westmoreland on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.7 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Austin Peay Highway, Airport Road, I 840 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 58.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Austin Peay Highway 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay Highway | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| I 840 West | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
| US 41 | — | — |
| US 41 South | — | — |
| New Nashville Highway | — | — |
| Northwest Broad Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Austin Peay Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westmoreland, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Chief Jenkins Way
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
Chief Jenkins Way
2
Turn left onto Austin Peay Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Austin Peay Highway
3
Turn right
15 mi
·
18 min
4
Turn left onto Airport Road
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Road
5
Turn left
2.2 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
11 min
7
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 840 West: Chattanooga
9
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
12
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
14
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
15
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
17
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
466 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Public Square
18
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on East Main Street
348 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Turn right onto South Spring Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Spring Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Westmoreland, TN · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Westmoreland, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.18 one way
$18.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.08 | $20.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.30 | $22.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Thursday
Local time
2:20 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
25 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
1h 12m 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 Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Austin Peay Highway, Airport Road, I 840 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Westmoreland, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.18 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 Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westmoreland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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