The City of Murfreesboro, TN to Oakland, TN is 211 miles and takes about 3h 57m via I 40 and TN 194, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traveling entirely within Tennessee. Expect a straightforward drive that's largely on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. With just one recommended stop, you can cover the distance efficiently, making it suitable for a single day of travel.
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
105.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
140.1 mi
2h 30m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
TN 194
8.3 mi
14m
I 24
3.3 mi
3m
TN 59
2.3 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
1.4 mi
2m
Golf Lane
0.4 mi
1m
Church Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140.1 mi, about 2h 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Oakland, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi·1 min·Golf Lane
2
Turn right onto SR 96
1.4 mi·2 min·Old Fort Parkway
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
4
Merge onto I 24
3.3 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 74AToward I 840 West: Memphis, FranklinUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 840
54 mi·58 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40
140 mi·2 hr 30 min·I 40
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 35Toward Primary SR 59: Covington, Somerville
9
Turn sharp left onto TN 59
2.3 mi·3 min·TN 59
10
Turn right onto TN 194
8.3 mi·14 min·TN 194
11
Arrive at destination
SR 194
Trip Plan
Consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. The drive is efficient enough to complete in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. You'll want to plan for one stop along the way, likely during the longest 140.1-mile stretch on I 40, to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you near the end of the I 40 segment, as services can become less frequent on TN 194.
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 105.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.1 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 miles or 1h 57m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakland, 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 211 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 140.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 200.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.3 mi into trip|~5m in|I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
5.6 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
5
6.4 mi into trip|~10m 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.
6
200.2 mi into trip|~3h 39m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 59: Covington, Somerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 35
Toward Primary SR 59: Covington, Somerville
5
200.4 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|TN 59
Turn sharp left onto TN 59
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.16 one way
$62.32 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$34.40
$68.80
premium
$4.72
$39.18
$78.35
diesel
$4.80
$39.84
$79.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.3
0
$22.16
$10.13
Efficient EV
52.8
0
$18.46
$8.44
EV Truck/SUV
84.4
1
$29.54
$13.50
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026
Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning
in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph25% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Oakland, TN
Morning
in Oakland on Sunday
Local time
6:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 99% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 140.1 miles on I 40, offering a consistent cruising experience. After this long highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads, specifically TN 194, for the remainder of your trip. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic during the highway portions.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.1 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 24.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 57m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
910 ft302 ft
Total Climb
554 ft
Total Descent
752 ft
Highest Point
910 ft
~45.2 mi in
Elevation Range
608 ft
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 Oakland, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 59: Covington and Somerville.
Oakland is a port city in the Bay Area of California in the United States. Once an industrial area overshadowed by San Francisco, its larger neighbor to the west, this city of 440,000 people (2020) has begun to step out from under San Francisco's shadow with its notable natural and architectural features and its rise as the multicultural "hipster" city of the Bay Area.
The longest stretch is about 140.1 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Oakland, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
