Origin
Algood, TN
Late night in Algood on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Algood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
85.8 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Algood, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Algood to Murfreesboro, you are looking at a straightforward 85.8-mile trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without the need for an overnight stop. You can expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. By utilizing I-40, the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and Northwest Broad Street, you will navigate entirely within the Southeast region of Tennessee. Because this trip is so efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day around your specific arrival time in Murfreesboro.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.9 miles from Algood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 52.7 mi | 56m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| SR 111 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue North | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 52.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algood, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue North
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Avenue North
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on East 10th Street
456 ft
·
17 sec
·
East 10th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge onto SR 111
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 111
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
53 mi
·
56 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
15
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
18
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
19
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal needs without worrying about long-haul fatigue. With no mandatory stops required for a drive of this duration, you can easily complete the 1 hour and 40-minute transit in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel costs will hover around $13, so it is a good idea to ensure your tank is ready before you depart Algood. If you want to avoid peak traffic, plan your movement to account for the transition onto Northwest Broad Street as you enter Murfreesboro. Being prepared for this shift from the open highway to local road segments will ensure you arrive at your destination with minimal stress.
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 42.9 miles from Algood, TN, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.7 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.9 miles or 49m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Algood, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Algood, TN
This is one driving day of about 85.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Algood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 52.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.9 miles from Algood, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 80.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
8
79.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
9
80.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.41 one way
$26.83 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.94 | $37.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.01 | $4.12 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.51 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.01 | $5.49 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
2:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lebanon, TN
43 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is defined by its efficiency, with 89% of the drive consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-40, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 52.7 miles that allows for consistent progress. As you transition from the interstate onto the Tennessee National Guard Parkway and eventually Northwest Broad Street, the character of the road shifts from high-speed transit to local thoroughfares. It is a highly practical, highway-focused drive that favors speed and directness over winding backroads. Expect a predictable experience behind the wheel that allows you to cover the distance quickly while staying focused on the main arterial roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 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 0.1 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Algood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
79.9 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 85.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murfreesboro, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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