Origin
Luttrell, TN
Morning in Luttrell on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Luttrell, 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
3h 16m
Distance
165.1 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
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6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Luttrell, TN
Kelly
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 165-mile drive from Luttrell, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 16 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway, it's a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $26, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a one-day excursion. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent travel experience. It's a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 117 mi | 2h 5m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21 mi | 22m |
| Sweetwater Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Loudon Highway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Decatur Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Kentucky Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Oakland Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 117 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luttrell, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Stockton Valley Road
267 ft
·
15 sec
·
Stockton Valley Road
2
Turn right onto SR 322
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road
3
Continue on SR 322
6.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sweetwater Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 72
5.4 mi
·
8 min
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Loudon Highway
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 58
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Decatur Highway
6
Continue on SR 58
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kentucky Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge onto I 40
117 mi
·
2 hr 5 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 55A-B
Toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn straight onto US 41; US 70S
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Nashville Highway
15
Continue on US 41; US 70S
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
17
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
18
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
19
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 3-hour duration, this route is ideal for a day trip. Leaving Luttrell in the morning will allow you to arrive in Murfreesboro with plenty of daylight. You'll encounter one designated stop point along the way, which is ample for a drive of this length. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a major exit is on I-40 for 117 miles. This efficiency means you can be quite flexible with your departure time and any brief breaks you might need.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117 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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 Luttrell, 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 Luttrell, TN
This is one driving day of about 165.1 miles and 3h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Luttrell, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 117 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.5 miles from Luttrell, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 159.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 322 / Oakland Road
Turn right onto SR 322 / Oakland Road
Navigation decision point
5
19.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
136.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
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 235
Toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
8
159 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
159.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.81 one way
$51.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.11 | $10.57 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Monterey, TN
83 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
31 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
3h 16m 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 165.1
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 predominantly highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 117 miles on I-40, making for a consistent pace. The inclusion of Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Sweetwater Road offers brief deviations from the interstate, though the overall character remains that of a fast-paced journey. This drive is designed for covering distance efficiently rather than exploring winding backroads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 322 / Oakland 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 165.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Luttrell, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Murfreesboro along the way.
Murfreesboro
136.9 mi in
|
~2h 40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 165.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.1 miles (SR 322 / Oakland Road): Navigation decision point; at 19.9 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.9 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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