Origin
Lake Tansi, TN
Morning in Lake Tansi on Sunday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Tansi, 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
2h 22m
Distance
101.9 mi
164 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 12m
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6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Tansi, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Lake Tansi to Murfreesboro, expect a straightforward journey covering 101.9 miles. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, as the distance is easily manageable in one sitting. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your transit costs between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Since the route remains entirely within the same region, you can expect a consistent atmosphere as you transition from the quiet of Lake Tansi to the bustle of Murfreesboro.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Lake Tansi, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Highway | 29.1 mi | 42m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Lantana Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Sparta Highway
— 29.1 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Tansi, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Cheyenne Drive
226 ft
·
10 sec
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Cheyenne Drive
2
Turn right onto SR 282
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Dunbar Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 101
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Lantana Road
4
Turn left onto SR 392
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Miller Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 70
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 70
26 mi
·
38 min
·
Sparta Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
8
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
9
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
13
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
14
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
15
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
16
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
17
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
18
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
19
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
21
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
22
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
24
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
25
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
26
Continue on US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
27
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
28
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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Old Fort Parkway
29
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
30
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up the bulk of your 2-hour and 22-minute commute. Since there are no designated stops in the data, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Lake Tansi to avoid searching for stations along the more rural segments of the route. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind as you plan your itinerary. Given the technical nature of the turn-heavy roads, prioritize daylight driving to better navigate the curves comfortably.
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 miles from Lake Tansi, TN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 22 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 15m 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 56m
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 Lake Tansi, 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 Lake Tansi, TN
This is one driving day of about 101.9 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lake Tansi, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sparta Highway for about 29.1 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Lake Tansi, 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 2.7 and 34.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 101 / Lantana Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 101 / Lantana Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
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SR 392 / Miller Avenue
Turn left onto SR 392 / Miller Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 70 / Sparta Highway
Turn left onto US 70 / Sparta Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Turn left onto TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
34.9 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.93 one way
$31.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.50 | $45.00 |
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: 35.7 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 | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
51 mi in
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
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
2h 22m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 101.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This 101.9-mile path is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. With only 13% of your journey spent on major highways, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads like Sparta Highway, John Bragg Highway, and Nashville Highway. You can anticipate a varied experience behind the wheel, especially during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.1 miles on Sparta Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that requires more focus than a typical high-speed freeway cruise.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on Sparta Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near SR 101 / Lantana Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 101.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.7 miles (SR 101 / Lantana Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (SR 392 / Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 101.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on Sparta Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (SR 101 / Lantana Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (SR 392 / Miller Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (US 70 / Sparta Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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