Origin
Hartsville, TN
Late night in Hartsville on Sunday
Local time
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartsville, 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
1h 11m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartsville, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 49.8-mile drive from Hartsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is a straightforward 1 hour and 11 minute journey. It's an ideal one-day trip, easily manageable without an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Hartsville Pike before merging onto I-40 for a portion of the route. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region, so you won't experience a significant change in regional scenery. This drive offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Tennessee cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Hartsville Pike | 10.4 mi | 18m |
| I 40 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Lebanon Pike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Baddour Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 21 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartsville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 141
311 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 141
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
River Street
3
Turn right onto SR 141
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lebanon Pike
4
Continue on SR 141
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Hartsville Pike
5
Turn left onto US 70; SR 141
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Baddour Parkway
6
Continue on US 70
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sparta Pike
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
8
Merge onto I 40
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
15
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
17
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
18
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Hartsville, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 17.2 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left toward I 40 West: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Toward I 40 West: Nashville
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
8
43.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
9
43.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 55A
Toward US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
5:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lebanon, TN
25 mi in
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
1 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 21 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, which likely offers a more rural or parkway feel. As you progress, the route shifts, incorporating I-40 which provides a faster, more interstate-style driving experience. This blend means you'll experience varied road conditions, transitioning from potentially more scenic or local roads to the efficiency of a major highway.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 17.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
678 ft
475 ft
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
678 ft
~24.9 mi in
Elevation Range
203 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartsville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Murfreesboro and Smyrna.
Murfreesboro
21.5 mi in
|
~35m
Smyrna
43.7 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 49.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 17.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 17.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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