Origin
Baxter, TN
Late night in Baxter on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baxter, TN to City of 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 26m
Distance
73.1 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baxter, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 73.1-mile drive from Baxter, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical choice for your travels within the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a consistent driving experience. This journey is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without significant detours or time commitments.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Old Baxter Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baxter, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 141
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Baxter Road
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
3
Merge onto I 40; SR 56
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 40; SR 56
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
10
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
11
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
12
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
13
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Baxter, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 40; SR 56
Merge onto I 40; SR 56
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.9 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
4
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.43 one way
$22.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.07 | $28.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.68 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lebanon, TN
37 mi in
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 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 26m 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 drive is largely a highway-focused experience, with 85% of your journey on faster roads. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 40.4 miles on I-40, which will likely feel like the core of your trip. The route incorporates I-40, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and Old Baxter Road, suggesting a mix of interstate travel and possibly some slightly more local highway segments. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, with the character of the road remaining predominantly highway-oriented.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near I 40; SR 56.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 4.4 miles (I 40; SR 56): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 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.
Between Baxter, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Murfreesboro
44.9 mi in
|
~51m
Smyrna
67 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.4 miles (I 40; SR 56): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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