City of Murfreesboro, TN to Rossville, TN is 223.9 miles and takes about 4h 20m via I 40 and TN 76, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving between the Southeast regions. It's mostly a highway trip, so expect straightforward travel with minimal fuss. This route is a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without significant detours or complex navigation.
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
111.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
123.8 mi
2h 12m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi
58m
TN 76
25.5 mi
37m
TN 57
8.7 mi
12m
SR 76
4.9 mi
7m
I 24
3.3 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
1.4 mi
2m
Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 123.8 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Rossville, 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
124 mi·2 hr 12 min·I 40
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 52Toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
9
Turn right onto Stanton Koko Road
0.3 mi·30 sec·Stanton Koko Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto TN 76
0.2 mi·19 sec·TN 76
11
Continue on SR 76; SR 179
4.9 mi·7 min·SR 76; SR 179
12
Continue on TN 76
10.0 mi·14 min·TN 76
13
At end of road, turn left onto TN 59
0.1 mi·10 sec·TN 59
14
Continue on TN 76
15 mi·22 min·TN 76
15
At end of road, turn right onto TN 57
8.7 mi·12 min·TN 57
16
Turn right onto SR 194
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
17
Turn left onto Front Street
56 ft·2 sec·Front Street
18
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and arrive well before evening. With only one recommended stop and a 123.8-mile stretch on I 40, plan your mid-drive break accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $35, and gas stations can be more spaced out on longer highway segments. Since this trip is easily completed in a single day, you have flexibility in your departure time and the pace of your stops.
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 111.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.8 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.9 miles or 2h 4m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rossville, 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 223.9 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 123.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 184.3 — 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
183.9 mi into trip|~3h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 52
Toward SR 179, SR 76: Whiteville
6
184.3 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|TN 76
At end of road, turn right onto TN 76
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.06 one way
$66.13 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$36.50
$73.01
premium
$4.72
$41.57
$83.14
diesel
$4.80
$42.28
$84.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.51
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.59
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.35
$14.33
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 15, 2026
Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Late night
in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 5 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rossville, TN
Late night
in Rossville on Sunday
Local time
5:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WSW 5 mph59% chanceLive forecast
90°F
Waverly, TN
112 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
1 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
4h 20m 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.
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?
You'll spend 99% of your time on highways, with the longest stretch covering 123.8 miles on I 40. Expect a predominantly highway experience, as the route transitions to surface roads only for the final segment. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges, particularly as you navigate I 40.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.8 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 4h 20m drive. You will face about 13 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.
The longest stretch is about 123.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Rossville, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
