Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Alexandria, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Alexandria, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro, TN to Alexandria, TN is 33.2 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Lascassas Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a straightforward local trip. You'll find this route to be more of a turn-heavy local experience rather than a high-speed highway journey. With only 53 minutes of driving time and a single day recommended, it’s an easy excursion to fit into your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lascassas Pike | 14.7 mi | 22m |
| West Poplar Bluff Road | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Nashville Highway | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East Clark Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lascassas Pike
— 14.7 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Alexandria, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 96
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
3
Continue on SR 96
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
4
Turn right onto SR 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Clark Boulevard
5
Turn left onto SR 96
15 mi
·
22 min
·
Lascassas Pike
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on SR 96
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West Poplar Bluff Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; SR 53
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Nashville Highway
8
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn straight onto SR 53
231 ft
·
10 sec
·
High Street
10
Continue on High Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
11
Turn left onto West Main Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Turn left onto SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 96 / East Clark Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 96 / East Clark Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 96 / Lascassas Pike
Turn left onto SR 96 / Lascassas Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 70; SR 53 / Nashville Highway
Navigation decision point
3
33.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Alexandria, TN
Night in Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Woodbury, TN
17 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with a highway share of only 2%. Expect a varied driving experience as you navigate through local roads like Lascassas Pike, West Poplar Bluff Road, and Nashville Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on Lascassas Pike. The profile suggests a route that requires your attention with frequent turns, rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Lascassas Pike.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway.
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 53m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 96 / East Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (SR 96 / Lascassas Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Lascassas Pike. 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 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (SR 96 / East Clark Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (SR 96 / Lascassas Pike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alexandria, 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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