Origin
Gruetli-Laager, TN
Late night in Gruetli-Laager on Tuesday
Local time
5:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gruetli-Laager, TN to City of 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
1h 31m
Distance
71 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gruetli-Laager, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Gruetli-Laager, TN to the City of Murfreesboro, TN is 71 miles and takes about 1 hour 31 minutes via I-24 and SR 108, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the same region. The profile is mostly highway, making for a straightforward drive. Given the relatively short distance and time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing plenty of flexibility for departure times and potential brief stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.5 miles from Gruetli-Laager, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 47.2 mi | 50m |
| SR 108 | 10.6 mi | 17m |
| Elkhead Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Pelham Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| SR 50 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| New Salem Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 47.2 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gruetli-Laager, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 108
11 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 108
2
Turn left onto SR 50
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pelham Road
3
Continue on SR 50
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Elkhead Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 50
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 50
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto I 24
47 mi
·
50 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 99 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto SR 99
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
10
Continue on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Gruetli-Laager in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic as you near Murfreesboro. With a drive time under two hours, you likely won't need many stops, but it's always good to have a plan. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is around $11, it's wise to fill up before leaving Gruetli-Laager, as services can be more spread out in rural areas. The relatively short duration means you can be quite flexible with your departure and arrival times.
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 35.5 miles from Gruetli-Laager, TN, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 16 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.5 miles or 51m 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 17m
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 Gruetli-Laager, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gruetli-Laager, TN
This is one driving day of about 71 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Gruetli-Laager, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Gruetli-Laager, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 10.6 and 69.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 50 / Pelham Road
Turn left onto SR 50 / Pelham Road
Navigation decision point
4
18.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 50
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 50
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
21.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
7
69.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 99 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 99 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.68 | $31.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| Efficient EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.21 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.94 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:32 AM
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
22 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
1h 31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is 85% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on I-24. The longest continuous stretch on the interstate is 47.2 miles. You'll transition to surface roads like SR 108 and Elkhead Road for the final portion of the trip. Expect a significant amount of exits and merging traffic as you approach the City of Murfreesboro.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and SR 108. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near SR 50 / Pelham Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (SR 50 / Pelham Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (SR 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 71 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.6 miles (SR 50 / Pelham Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (SR 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 21.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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