Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Walterhill, TN
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This short 8.3-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 14 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Memorial Boulevard, Lebanon Pike, and Old Fort Parkway, with a highway share of about 7%. The estimated fuel cost is a very low $1, making this an economical option. Given its brevity and local road focus, it's perfect for a quick excursion within the Southeast region without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this a straightforward local commute rather than an extensive road trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Lebanon Pike | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Walterhill, TN.
Start on Golf Lane
Turn left onto SR 96
Continue on SR 96
Continue on US 231
Turn sharp right
Arrive at destination
2 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.50 | $3.01 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.69 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Night in Walterhill on Wednesday
Local time
9:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Areas Of Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While there's a slight highway component, much of your journey will involve navigating city streets and local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on Memorial Boulevard, offering a brief period of consistent travel before you likely need to make turns. The road profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, with frequent changes in direction characteristic of urban and suburban environments. This isn't a high-speed, open-road adventure, but rather a practical connection between two points.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Walterhill, TN is easy. At 14m with 7% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (SR 96 / Old Fort Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
48 ft
Total Descent
80 ft
Highest Point
609 ft
~3.5 mi in
Elevation Range
71 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich;soup;salad
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: ice_cream
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su...
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
Murfreesboro, TN
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro
Cuisine: greek
Hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 09:00-22:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Near the start, right off the route
Fort
Near the start, right off the route
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
Manor
Early in the drive, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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