Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Olivet, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
132.5 mi
213 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
12 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Olivet, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
City of Murfreesboro, TN to Olivet, TN is 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m via Bear Creek Pike and US 64, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Tennessee, making it a straightforward journey. With a drive profile focused on highways, expect a relatively efficient commute. This route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct drive through familiar territory.
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
66.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Pike | 30.2 mi | 34m |
| US 64 | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.8 mi | 22m |
| Waynesboro Highway | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| I 65 | 11.5 mi | 12m |
| TN 240 | 10 mi | 17m |
| SR 240 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| I 24 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Bear Creek Pike
— 30.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Olivet, 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 74A
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi
·
2 min
Exit 31A
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 65
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
11
Keep slight right at fork
162 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
12
Turn right onto US 412
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Bear Creek Pike
13
Turn right onto TN 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 20
14
Continue on SR 20; SR 240
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 20; SR 240
15
Turn slight left onto TN 240
10 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 240
16
Continue on SR 240; SR 241
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 240; SR 241
17
Turn right onto US 64
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Waynesboro Highway
18
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
19
Turn right onto US 64
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 64
20
Turn left onto TN 226
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
21
Arrive at destination
TN 226
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 44 minute estimated drive time, departing in the morning allows for a comfortable arrival well before evening. With only one planned stop suggested and a fuel cost around $21, this is a manageable one-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 30.2-mile stretch on Bear Creek Pike, to ensure you don't need to make an unplanned stop. The highway-focused nature of the drive means you can maintain a steady pace, making this a predictable and easy-to-plan journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.2 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Olivet, 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 132.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Bear Creek Pike for about 30.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.3 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
27.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South: Huntsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31A
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
6
40.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 46
Toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 412: Columbia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 46
Toward 412: Columbia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.71 one way
$41.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.74 | $45.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.50 | $51.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.25 | $58.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target
Murfreesboro, TN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Almaville Station Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Smyrna, TN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Electric Era Charging Station
Murfreesboro, TN
ELECTRIC_ERA
6 DCFC
Park Motor Sales
Columbia, TN
Blink Network
2 DCFC
MBORO HYU HYD L3 A FRONT
Murfreesboro, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
TEXAS ROADHOUSE TEXASROADHOUSE4
Spring Hill, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
TEXAS ROADHOUSE TEXASROADHOUSE3
Spring Hill, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
HOFC HOC 250 NORTH
Columbia, TN
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 7
Tesla: 2
ELECTRIC_ERA: 1
Blink Network: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.91 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.55 | $8.48 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Olivet, TN
Morning in Olivet on Sunday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Lawrenceburg, TN
66 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 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
2h 44m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 4.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 62% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like Bear Creek Pike, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 30.2 miles, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. The inclusion of Tennessee National Guard Parkway suggests a mix of efficient travel and potentially some scenic bypasses. Expect a driving experience that balances speed with the practicalities of navigating between points in Tennessee.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.2 mi on Bear Creek Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Bear Creek Pike and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.5 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Olivet, TN, road signs point toward Huntsville, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill and 412: Columbia.
Huntsville
27.2 mi in
|
~33m
99: Columbia
40.7 mi in
|
~48m
Chapel Hill
40.7 mi in
|
~48m
412: Columbia
40.9 mi in
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~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 132.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.2 miles on Bear Creek Pike. 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 Olivet, 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Olivet, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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