Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brentwood Estates, TN
Andy Staver
Murfreesboro, TN
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The drive from Brentwood Estates, TN to Murfreesboro, TN covers 30.4 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 24, Old Hickory Boulevard, Bell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 24. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| Old Hickory Boulevard | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Bell Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Church Street East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Wilson Pike | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cloverland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Meadowlawn Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood Estates, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
Start on Meadowlawn Drive
Turn right onto TN 252
Turn right onto Church Street East
Turn left onto Cloverland Drive
Turn right onto TN 254
Continue on TN 254
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 96
Turn slight right
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto South Maple Street
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
Continue on East Main Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Brentwood Estates on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
12:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
30.4 mi in 42m, mostly highway — 18.3 mi of that is on I 24.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Hickory Boulevard. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard.
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 30.4 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 2.1 miles (TN 254 / Old Hickory Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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