Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
11:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Coalfield, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
162.2 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 6m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 28m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Coalfield, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro, TN to Coalfield, TN is 162.2 miles and takes about 3h 5m via I 40, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Tennessee for its entirety. It's a straightforward drive, primarily focused on efficient travel, making it a solid choice if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a single day, as the duration is quite manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 112.3 mi | 2h 1m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| US 27 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Knoxville Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West Tri County Boulevard | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Coalfield, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
182 ft
·
9 sec
5
Turn left onto US 41; US 70S
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
6
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville
8
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 40
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
12
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
8 sec
13
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
15
Continue on SR 61
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
16
Turn left onto SR 62
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Winter Gap Road
17
Continue on SR 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Knoxville Highway
18
Turn left onto Fairview Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Road
19
Turn right onto Meredith Lane
65 ft
·
2 sec
·
Meredith Lane
20
Arrive at destination
Meredith Lane
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 3h 5m duration, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to comfortably reach Coalfield, TN, before evening. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 40 covers over 112 miles. The $25 fuel cost estimate should help you budget for this leg of your journey.
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 81.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 miles.
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 36 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coalfield, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Murfreesboro, 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from City of Murfreesboro, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.3 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 139.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
26.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
139.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.36 one way
$50.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.21 | $62.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Coalfield, TN
Afternoon in Coalfield on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 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
3h 5m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I 40, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 112.3 miles on this interstate. The Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Harriman Highway offer some variation, but the overall feel is geared towards steady progress. Expect a consistent driving experience, largely characterized by the efficiency of interstate travel.
86% 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: 112.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 162.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 City of Murfreesboro, TN and Coalfield, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Rockwood.
Lebanon
26.9 mi in
|
~33m
Rockwood
139.8 mi in
|
~2h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 Coalfield, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Coalfield, 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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