Origin
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Unionville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
26.3 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Unionville, TN
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.3-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Unionville, TN is a quick trip, taking about 40 minutes to complete. It's an easy day trip, perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily using South Main Street and Highway 99, with about 44% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is a modest $4, making it an economical choice. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory throughout this drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Highway 99 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| New Salem Highway | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Hwy 99 | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Halls Mill Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 8.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Unionville, TN.
1
Start on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
2
Continue on SR 99
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
New Salem Highway
3
Continue on SR 99
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 99
4
Continue on SR 99; SR 269
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Hwy 99
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
6
Turn right onto Halls Mill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Halls Mill Road
7
Arrive at destination
Halls Mill Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 17.5 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
26.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Halls Mill Road
Turn right onto Halls Mill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.11 one way
$8.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.51 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.30 | $1.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Unionville, TN
Morning in Unionville on Sunday
Local time
8:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 to 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
19 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, offering a bit of variety as you travel. While 44% of the journey utilizes highways, you'll also encounter local roads, including a significant 8.6-mile stretch on South Main Street without interruption. This means the drive won't be a constant highway pace; rather, it will transition between quicker sections and more community-focused segments. The road character will likely shift as you move from the more urban environment of Murfreesboro towards the rural setting of Unionville.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.6 mi on South Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 17.5 miles in near US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Unionville, TN is easy. At 40m with 44% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (Halls Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.6 miles on South Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.5 miles (US 41A; SR 99 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.2 miles (Halls Mill Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Unionville, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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