Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
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Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Sale Creek, 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 12m
Distance
99 mi
159 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Sale Creek, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
Murfreesboro to Sale Creek is 99 miles and takes about 2 hours 12 minutes via John Bragg Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Tennessee for its entirety. Expect a mixed driving experience, leaning more towards local roads than major interstates. With a short duration and minimal cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous day trip or as a convenient connection between these two Tennessee locations, offering a straightforward journey without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| SR 111 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| US 27 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Sale Creek, 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 right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
5
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
7
Turn left onto US 70S
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
8
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
9
Continue on US 70S
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
11
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
12
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on SR 380
308 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on SR 380
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
East Main Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
17
Turn slight left onto TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
18
Continue on TN 8
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 8
19
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
13 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 8; TN 111
20
Continue on SR 111
11 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 111
21
Continue on TN 111
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
TN 111
22
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
23
Merge onto US 27
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 27
24
Turn right onto Patterson Road
24 ft
·
1 sec
·
Patterson Road
25
Arrive at destination
Patterson Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 99-mile distance and 2-hour 12-minute drive time, this route offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps in the late morning to arrive in Sale Creek with ample afternoon time. Plan for one or two brief stops if needed, though the drive is short enough that extensive breaks aren't necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition onto Harrison Ferry Road, as services might become less frequent in the latter part of the journey. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is a helpful benchmark for budgeting this straightforward trip.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sale Creek, 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.
+
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 99 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John Bragg Highway for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.5 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 63 — 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
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
At end of road, turn left onto SR 56 / Beersheba Highway
Navigation decision point
4
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
TN 8; TN 111
At end of road, turn right onto TN 8; TN 111
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.48 one way
$30.96 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.86 | $43.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.66 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.86 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Sale Creek, TN
Late night in Sale Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
50 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
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
2h 12m 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 drive offers a mixed character, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant portion on John Bragg Highway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.6 miles. The route incorporates TN 8 and Harrison Ferry Road, suggesting a progression from more established roads to potentially more rural or winding sections as you approach Sale Creek. The profile indicates a varied experience, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions throughout the 2 hours and 12 minutes of travel.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on John Bragg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 12m 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 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 99 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sale Creek, 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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