Origin
Crossville, TN
Late night in Crossville on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crossville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, 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 10m
Distance
96 mi
155 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crossville, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Crossville and Murfreesboro, you are looking at a 96-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it serves perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel to complete the transit. The route takes you through the Tennessee Southeast, transitioning from the plateau area toward the heart of the state. It is a practical, efficient connection for those moving between these two communities without the need for extensive travel planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48 miles from Crossville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | 29.1 mi | 42m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Spencer Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— 29.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crossville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 127
77 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto West 5th Street
428 ft
·
20 sec
·
West 5th Street
3
Turn right onto US 70
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 70
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Sparta Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
6
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
7
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
11
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
12
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
13
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
14
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
15
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
16
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
19
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
20
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
21
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
22
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
23
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
24
Continue on US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
25
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
26
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
27
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
28
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule to avoid peak local traffic. Given that there are zero designated stops on this specific route, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to avoid any mid-trip stress. Budgeting approximately $15 for gas is a safe baseline for your planning. Since you will be navigating several different highways, stay alert for transitions between the Sparta, John Bragg, and Nashville segments. Prioritizing a steady pace will make the drive much more comfortable as you move through the turn-heavy sections of the 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 48 miles from Crossville, TN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48 miles or 1h 7m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Crossville, 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 Crossville, TN
This is one driving day of about 96 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Crossville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sparta Highway for about 29.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48 miles from Crossville, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 5th Street
Turn left onto West 5th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 70 / Sparta Highway
Turn left onto US 70 / Sparta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
27.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Turn left onto TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
29 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
31.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 70S / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S / Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.01 one way
$30.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.47 | $36.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
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: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
2:37 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
48 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
2 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
2h 10m 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.
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
near mile 96
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as only 14% of this route consists of high-speed highway travel. You will navigate a mix of Sparta Highway, John Bragg Highway, and Nashville Highway, which keeps the experience engaging rather than repetitive. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 29.1-mile segment on Sparta Highway. Because the road demands more attention due to its technical nature, you should prepare for a drive that requires active steering and constant awareness of the varying local road conditions.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Sparta Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 5th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 96 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Sparta 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: near the start (West 5th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): 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 City of Murfreesboro, 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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