Origin
Church Hill, TN
Late night in Church Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Church Hill, 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
4h 19m
Distance
264 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 19m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 44m
8 PM
4h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Church Hill, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 264-mile journey from Church Hill, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 19 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $40, it's an economical trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, suggesting a more connected and potentially slower-paced drive through the heart of Tennessee. Expect one planned stop to break up the travel time. This trip offers a chance to experience the local flavor of the Southeast region as you transition from one part of the state to another.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
132 miles from Church Hill, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Stone Drive | — | — |
| Rogersville Bypass | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Appalachian Highway | — | — |
| Nashville | — | — |
| I 840 West | — | — |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Hill, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
2
Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto West Stone Drive
15 mi
·
16 min
·
West Stone Drive
4
Continue on Rogersville Bypass
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Rogersville Bypass
5
Continue on West Main Street
16 mi
·
19 min
·
West Main Street
6
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Appalachian Highway
8
Keep slight right
40 mi
·
45 min
9
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
10
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
27 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
133 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Nashville
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
13
Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
15
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
16
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
1 min
17
Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
18
Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
19
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
20
Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
21
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour, 19-minute duration, departing in the morning is ideal to allow ample time for your single planned stop without feeling rushed. Since this isn't an overly long drive, you have flexibility in when you leave and how long you linger at your stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as navigating local roads can sometimes be less predictable than highway travel regarding readily available services. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to local speed limit changes as you pass through towns along Main Street and other local thoroughfares.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 132 miles from Church Hill, TN, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
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 58 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Church Hill, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Church Hill, TN
This is one driving day of about 264 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Church Hill, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132 miles from Church Hill, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.27 one way
$82.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.32 | $90.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.80 | $101.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.29 | $116.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.72 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.10 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.96 | $16.90 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
132 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
33 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route features a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating Main Street and West Stone Drive early on, transitioning to the Rogersville Bypass as you progress. Without extensive highway stretches, the longest uninterrupted segment isn't a major factor here; instead, anticipate frequent changes in speed and direction. This road personality means you'll be more immersed in the local landscape and communities, offering a different experience than a typical interstate cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Church Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 19m. Total distance: 264 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Church Hill, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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