Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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
Watertown, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN to Watertown, TN is 31.6 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Lebanon Pike and Murfreesboro Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, entirely within Tennessee. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a quick local excursion or a connecting leg between two points. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable as a same-day trip with plenty of flexibility for departure times.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Pike | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Chicken Road | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Sparta Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Trammel Lane | 2.7 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 Watertown, TN.
Start on Golf Lane
Turn left onto SR 96
Continue on SR 96
Continue on US 231
Continue on US 231
Turn right onto Chicken Road
Continue on SR 265
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
Turn left onto South Pearl Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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.
A short stop after about 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 15.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 31.5 — 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 right onto Chicken Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto US 70 / Sparta Pike
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Pearl Avenue
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$4.96 one way
$9.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.39 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $5.00 | $6.22 | $12.45 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in City of Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Watertown on Wednesday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This route features a low highway share, with only 2% of the drive on limited-access roads. The majority of your time will be spent on surface roads, including a continuous stretch of 6.8 miles on Lebanon Pike. As you transition from highway to surface streets, you'll likely notice a change in traffic patterns and speed, moving from faster, less interrupted travel to more varied local conditions.
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 Watertown, TN is easy. At 51m with 2% 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 19.1 miles (Chicken Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Pike): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
243 ft
Highest Point
733 ft
~20.3 mi in
Elevation Range
186 ft
Founded 1845
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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