Origin
Crossville, TN
Late night in Crossville on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crossville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
94.7 mi
152 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
1h 58m
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6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Crossville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 94.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Sparta Highway and John Bragg Highway, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Tennessee. Expect a local feel for much of the journey, with a relatively low highway share of just 14%. It's a manageable trip, ideal for a single day, offering a straightforward connection between these two Tennessee towns without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.4 miles from Crossville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m 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 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
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Church Street
25
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 7m duration, this is easily a same-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with plenty of daylight to explore Murfreesboro. With no designated stops in the data, consider this a journey where you can make spontaneous decisions based on what you see. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the longest stretch is 29.1 miles; topping up before you leave Crossville is a good idea since the total fuel cost is estimated at only $15.
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 47.4 miles from Crossville, TN, or about 1h 6m 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 47.4 miles or 1h 6m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near 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 94.7 miles and 2h 7m.
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
47 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 47.4 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94.7 — 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
5
94.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.81 one way
$29.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.26 | $32.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.22 | $36.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.91 | $41.82 |
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: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.26 | $6.06 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
McMinnville, TN
47 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 94.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating more frequent turns and local roads than open highway. With only a 14% highway share, most of your time will be spent on roads like Sparta Highway and John Bragg Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.1 miles on Sparta Highway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention due to the numerous turns, offering a more intimate connection with the landscape than a typical interstate journey.
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 14 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 94.7 miles you will encounter 14 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.
About the Cities
Starting in Crossville, TN
Full guide →Crossville is a city in Tennessee. Crossville was a sundown town until the 1950s.
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Full guide →Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
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 2h 7m. Total distance: 94.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m 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 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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