This 163-mile journey from Gleason, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. The route is heavily focused on interstate driving, with 96% of the trip on highways, making it a straightforward drive. Budget around $25 for fuel, as you'll spend most of your time on major roads. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is ideal as a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region, staying within Tennessee for the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.5 miles from Gleason, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
68 mi
1h 12m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi
55m
State Highway 22
16.9 mi
21m
TN 22
12 mi
16m
I 24
2.9 mi
3m
SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi
3m
Lexington Street
1.9 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 68 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gleason, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
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Start on this road
77 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
290 ft·18 sec·West Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 190
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Cedar Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 190
149 ft·4 sec·SR 190
5
Turn right onto SR 190
0.7 mi·1 min·East Union Street
6
Continue on SR 190
0.4 mi·38 sec·Gleason Newberry Store Road
7
Turn right onto TN 22
17 mi·21 min·State Highway 22
8
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft·9 sec·SR 22 Business
9
Turn right onto US 70A
1.5 mi·2 min·Veterans Drive North
10
Turn left onto SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 22 Bypass
11
Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Lexington Street
12
Turn right onto TN 22
6.5 mi·8 min·TN 22
13
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lexington Clarksburg Road
14
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi·7 min·TN 22
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
16
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
18
Merge onto I 840
52 mi·55 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 78BToward SR 96 East: MurfreesboroUse the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi·3 min·Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight left
341 ft·14 sec
24
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi·1 min·Golf Lane
25
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 11 minute drive, departing Gleason, TN in the morning will allow you to arrive in Murfreesboro, TN with ample time to spare. With only one recommended stop and 96% of the route on highways, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a planned stop is 68 miles on I-40. The estimated fuel cost is $25, so ensure you begin with a full tank to maximize your driving time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.5 miles from Gleason, TN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 36 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.5 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
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 Gleason, 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 Gleason, TN
This is one driving day of about 163 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Gleason, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 160.8 — 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 Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 190 / North Cedar Street
Turn left onto SR 190 / North Cedar Street
Navigation decision point
7
35.9 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
7
157.1 mi into trip|~3h in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
160.8 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg57 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.98
$55.96
premium
$4.89
$31.37
$62.74
diesel
$5.61
$35.99
$71.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
48.9
0
$17.12
$7.82
Efficient EV
40.8
0
$14.26
$6.52
EV Truck/SUV
65.2
0
$22.82
$10.43
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gleason, TN
Night
in Gleason on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night
in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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
3h 11m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 163-mile trip, as 96% of the route utilizes major roadways like I-40 and State Highway 22. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 68 miles, primarily on I-40, offering a consistent pace. This profile suggests a driving experience characterized by efficiency rather than winding scenic byways. The Tennessee National Guard Parkway also contributes to the predominantly highway nature of this drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 163 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 190 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gleason, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon and Franklin.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
35.9 mi in|~49m
Lexington
35.9 mi in|~49m
Huntingdon
35.9 mi in|~49m
Franklin
104.1 mi in|~2h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 163 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 190 / North Cedar Street): Navigation decision point; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
