Origin
Jamestown, TN
Late night in Jamestown on Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamestown, TN to 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
15m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamestown, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick local connection in Tennessee, the 9-mile trip from Jamestown to Murfreesboro is as efficient as it gets. Expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via Northwest Broad Street, the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and the New Nashville Highway. Given the short distance, you can budget roughly $1 for fuel, which keeps this trip extremely budget-friendly. Both locations are situated within the Southeast region, ensuring the drive remains consistent in character from start to finish. Whether you are running errands or heading out for a short visit, this route offers a straightforward path without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 2 mi | 2m |
| New Nashville Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Leanna Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sulphur Springs Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Broad Street
— 3.7 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Leanna Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Leanna Road
2
Turn right onto Sulphur Springs Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Sulphur Springs Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
4
Merge onto I 840
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
9
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
11
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
12
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
13
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
15
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
Navigation decision point
Toward I 840 West: Chattanooga
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Sunday
Local time
5:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
15m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous cruise. Highway driving accounts for only 23% of the total distance, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local surface streets. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is a 3.7-mile segment on Northwest Broad Street, so prepare for frequent transitions between roads. The route’s personality is defined by its urban connectivity rather than open-road freedom. Because it is a short, technical drive, you should stay alert at intersections and be ready to adapt to changing traffic patterns as you move between the primary thoroughfares.
Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Northwest Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Jamestown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Smyrna along the way.
Smyrna
3.2 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Northwest Broad Street. 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 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 0.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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