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Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Tiptonville, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 21m
Distance
225.7 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 8m
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6 AM
4h 22m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Tiptonville, TN
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Trip Overview
City of Murfreesboro, TN to Tiptonville, TN is 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 21m via I 40 and US 412, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, traveling from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making for a straightforward and efficient drive. With a recommended one-day trip, it's a good option if you're looking for a direct route between these two points.
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
112.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 96.4 mi | 1h 43m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 53.7 mi | 58m |
| US 412 | 45.8 mi | 55m |
| State Route 78 | 20.9 mi | 29m |
| I 24 | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Headden Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Carl Perkins Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 96.4 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Tiptonville, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Golf Lane
2
Turn right onto SR 96
1.4 mi
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2 min
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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
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3 min
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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
54 mi
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58 min
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Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40
96 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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I 40
8
Take the exit onto US 412
0.2 mi
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31 sec
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US 412
Exit 79
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
268 ft
·
6 sec
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US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
27 mi
·
32 min
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US 412
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
11
Continue on US 412
16 mi
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18 min
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US 412
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412
2.9 mi
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3 min
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US 412
Toward I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward TN 78: Dyersburg, Tiptonville
14
Turn right onto TN 78
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lake Road
15
Continue on TN 78
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Route 78
16
Continue on TN 78
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Headden Drive
17
Continue on TN 78
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 78
18
Continue on TN 78
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Carl Perkins Parkway
19
Turn left onto TN 21
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
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Church Street
20
Arrive at destination
TN 21
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 21m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning from Murfreesboro is advisable to ensure you reach Tiptonville with plenty of daylight. The longest stretch without a major road change is 96.4 miles on I 40, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, it's a budget-friendly trip. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but a prompt start will allow for a relaxed pace.
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 112.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.4 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 5m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tiptonville, 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 225.7 miles and 4h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 96.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.9 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 96.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
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Rest Area
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
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Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
The Bug Man
1.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 199.4 — 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
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~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
6
156.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
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US 412
Take the exit onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
7
156.7 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
6
156.8 mi into trip
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~2h 52m in
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US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412 toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
6
199.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
|
US 412
Keep slight left at fork onto US 412 toward I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-155 West, US 412 West: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.33 one way
$66.66 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $36.80 | $73.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $41.91 | $83.81 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $42.62 | $85.23 |
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: 79 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 | 67.7 | 0 | $23.70 | $10.83 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.75 | $9.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.3 | 1 | $31.60 | $14.44 |
Gas CO2
79 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.
Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 5 mph
45% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:29PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Destination
Tiptonville, TN
Late night in Tiptonville on Sunday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Sunny
W 10 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:29PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
90°F
Waverly, TN
113 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 21m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
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 on highways, with 98% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a long stretch of 96.4 miles on I 40 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent highway cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with frequent exits along I 40. The change to US 412 will mark the end of the extensive highway portion.
98% 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: 96.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 225.7 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 156.5 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.7 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
931 ft
263 ft
Total Climb
508 ft
Total Descent
787 ft
Highest Point
931 ft
~48.4 mi in
Elevation Range
668 ft
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.
On the drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Tiptonville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Dyersburg along the way.
Dyersburg
156.5 mi in
|
~2h 52m
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via US 412
About the Cities
Arriving in Tiptonville, TN
Full guide →Founded 1857
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 21m. Total distance: 225.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.4 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.
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 Tiptonville, 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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 156.5 miles (US 412): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 156.7 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 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 Tiptonville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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