Origin
Christiana, TN
Late night in Christiana on Sunday
Local time
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Christiana, 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
18m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Christiana, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Christiana to Murfreesboro, you are looking at a quick 11.4-mile transit through the Tennessee landscape. This trip typically takes about 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Shelbyville Highway, South Church Street, and New Salem Highway. Budgeting about $2 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the trip. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region, you won't experience a major shift in geography, keeping the drive straightforward and predictable.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Church Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| New Salem Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Hwy 269 | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 24 | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shelbyville Highway
— 4.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Christiana, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on this road
11 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Church Street
16 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
492 ft
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Hwy 269
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hwy 269
5
Turn right onto US 231; SR 269
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Shelbyville Highway
6
Continue on US 231
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 24
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 24
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 99 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto SR 99
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
12
Continue on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
13
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
Turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Aren...
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 99 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 99 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.19 | $4.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
5:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
27 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
18m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul on this route. With only 15% of your time spent on highways, the experience is defined by local roads that require your full attention behind the wheel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch covers 4.5 miles along the Shelbyville Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel. The road transitions between these corridors, demanding frequent adjustments as you navigate the local infrastructure. It is a functional, short-distance commute that focuses more on navigating turns than sustaining highway speeds.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Shelbyville Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Church Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 11.4 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: 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 Christiana, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Calsonic Arena and Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
Calsonic Arena
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration
8.3 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on Shelbyville Highway. 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 City of 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: near the start (Church Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles: 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 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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