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Trip from Loretto, 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 56m
Distance
99.7 mi
160 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Loretto, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 99.7-mile journey from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Lawrenceburg Highway, Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and Andrew Jackson Highway, with 38% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks. This route offers a mixed drive experience as you travel within the Southeast region of Tennessee.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.8 miles from Loretto, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| Andrew Jackson Highway | 19 mi | 21m |
| I 65 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| South Locust Avenue | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| South Military Street | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Lawrenceburg Highway
— 30.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Loretto, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
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South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Church Street
504 ft
·
24 sec
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Church Street
3
Turn left onto US 43
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Military Street
4
Continue on US 43
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
5
Continue on US 43
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South Locust Avenue
6
Continue on US 43
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Andrew Jackson Highway
7
Continue on US 43
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
12
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
16
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
19
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
22
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
23
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
26
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 56-minute duration for the 99.7-mile drive, this trip is easily completed in a single day. You can depart Loretto, TN at your leisure, as the $16 fuel cost is quite reasonable. Since there are no mandatory stops, consider planning a mid-drive break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye out for the transitions between Lawrenceburg Highway and the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, as these might signal a change in speed limits or road type.
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 49.8 miles from Loretto, TN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 miles or 57m 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 33m
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 Loretto, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Loretto, TN
This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Loretto, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lawrenceburg Highway for about 30.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.8 miles from Loretto, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
The Bug Man
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 71 and 99 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
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 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
7
92.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m 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
96.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
99 mi into trip
|
~1h 55m 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
$15.59 one way
$31.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.19 | $38.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.01 | $44.03 |
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: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.47 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Loretto, TN
Late night in Loretto on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Columbia, TN
50 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
1h 56m 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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 96.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 38% of the 99.7 miles on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 30.5-mile segment on Lawrenceburg Highway, which likely offers a different driving feel than the parkway sections. The road likely changes character as you transition between these named roads, moving from potentially more rural or local roads to faster-paced highway driving and back. This variety means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 1 hour and 56-minute trip.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on Lawrenceburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 71 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 71 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Loretto, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and 840: Knoxville.
Knoxville
71 mi in
|
~1h 21m
840: Knoxville
71.2 mi in
|
~1h 21m
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 56m. Total distance: 99.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 30.5 miles on Lawrenceburg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 71 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 71.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 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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