Origin
Kimball, TN
Morning in Kimball on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimball, 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
1h 26m
Distance
75.3 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kimball, TN
Andy Staver
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Kimball, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 75.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 26 minutes via I 24 and US 64, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a quick transit between these two locations with minimal fuss. You’ll be on the road for just over an hour and a half, making it a convenient option for a short hop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 40.5 mi | 43m |
| US 64 | 31.9 mi | 38m |
| South Church Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Tate Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 40.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimball, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Tate Road
197 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tate Road
2
Turn right onto US 64; US 72
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 64; US 72
3
Take the ramp onto US 64
31 mi
·
37 min
·
US 64
Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 24
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 81
Toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 231
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Kimball, 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 0 and 75.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 64; US 72
Turn right onto US 64; US 72
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 64
Take the ramp onto US 64 toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville
8
72.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
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 81
Toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
4
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
US 231 / South Church Street
Turn right onto US 231 / South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
75.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.49 | $28.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.63 | $33.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m 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 route is predominantly highway, with 96% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 24, including a continuous stretch of 40.5 miles. The initial part of the journey will likely feel like a typical interstate commute. As you progress, you'll transition onto US 64 before reaching your destination in Murfreesboro via South Church Street. Expect a profile that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and US 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64; US 72.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kimball, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 1h 26m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64; US 72): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 26m. Total distance: 75.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 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: near the start (US 64; US 72): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 64): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 72.5 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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