Origin
Johnsonville, TN
Late night in Johnsonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Johnsonville, 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 17m
Distance
102.3 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnsonville, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Johnsonville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 102.3 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 70, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Tennessee. Given its primarily highway profile and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll find the drive straightforward, with most of the mileage on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.1 miles from Johnsonville, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| US 70 | 30.7 mi | 45m |
| SR 46 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Johnsonville Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 52.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Johnsonville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Old Johnsonville Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Johnsonville Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
31 mi
·
45 min
·
US 70
3
Continue on US 70 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Street
4
Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 40
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
8
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
18
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
19
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip covering 102.3 miles, you have considerable flexibility. Aiming to depart in the morning will give you ample time to reach Murfreesboro, TN, with daylight to spare. You'll spend around $16 on fuel, so plan accordingly. While the drive is mostly highway, the longest stretch without a major road change is 52.2 miles, so consider a brief stop around that point if you prefer to break up the driving. Keep an eye out for the transition from Tennessee National Guard Parkway to US 70 and SR 46 as you approach your destination.
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 51.1 miles from Johnsonville, TN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 23 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.1 miles or 1h 17m 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 52m
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 Johnsonville, 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 Johnsonville, TN
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Johnsonville, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 52.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Johnsonville, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 34.3 and 101.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
34.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
SR 46
Turn right onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
38.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
95.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
99.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
6
101.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.99 one way
$31.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.69 | $39.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.59 | $45.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.74 | $4.91 |
| Efficient EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.32 | $6.55 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
17 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 17m 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 predominantly on highways, with 94% of the 102.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of highway at 52.2 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The route transitions to surface roads, specifically US 70 and SR 46, for the remaining miles. Expect a lot of on-and-off-ramps as you navigate the highway portions, typical for this percentage of freeway driving.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.3 miles in near SR 46.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 102.3 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: at 34.3 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
935 ft
373 ft
Total Climb
758 ft
Total Descent
517 ft
Highest Point
935 ft
~58.5 mi in
Elevation Range
562 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.
On the drive from Johnsonville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
42.6 mi in
|
~1h 7m
About the Cities
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 17m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.2 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 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.3 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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