Origin
Burns, TN
Late night in Burns on Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burns, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
68.1 mi
110 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 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burns, TN
Ivan Mudruk
Murfreesboro, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 68.1 miles across Tennessee, this drive from Burns to Murfreesboro is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel, making it a very budget-friendly transit through the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes I-40, I-24, and Highway 96 to bridge the gap between these two locations. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a day trip, the straightforward nature of the path ensures you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| I 40 | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Highway 96 | 8 mi | 11m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burns, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 47
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Church Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 96
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Highway 96
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
4
Merge onto I 40
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 440
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
13
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
16
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
17
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.1 miles from Burns, 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 0.2 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 96 / Highway 96
At end of road, turn left onto SR 96 / Highway 96
Navigation decision point
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
7
39.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
6
67.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.65 one way
$21.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.69 | $23.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.11 | $26.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.15 | $3.27 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
20 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 22m 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 trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself navigating a mix of interstate transit and local highway segments, providing a consistent pace for your commute. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 25.2-mile run along I-24, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm. While the drive lacks technical turns or slow-moving scenic routes, it offers a functional and efficient path between regions. You should prepare for a standard interstate experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, rural backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 96 / Highway 96.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.1 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 0.2 miles (SR 96 / Highway 96): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
799 ft
495 ft
Total Climb
375 ft
Total Descent
561 ft
Highest Point
799 ft
Elevation Range
304 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Full guide →Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 68.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 miles on I 24. 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 0.2 miles (SR 96 / Highway 96): Navigation decision point; at 31.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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