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Trip from Luttrell, 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
3h 14m
Distance
164.8 mi
265 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 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Luttrell, TN
Kelly
Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Luttrell to Murfreesboro, expect a 150.2-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 42 minutes to complete. Because this route involves navigating local roads like Oakland Road, Sweetwater Road, and Loudon Highway rather than major interstates, it is best suited for a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $23 for fuel to cover the distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Southeast region, the climate and general landscape remain consistent throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trek, though the local road focus means you should prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience.
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
82.4 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 | 3.7 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 Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Stockton Valley Road
267 ft
·
15 sec
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Stockton Valley Road
2
Turn right onto SR 322
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Oakland Road
3
Continue on SR 322
6.2 mi
·
11 min
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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
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Decatur Highway
6
Continue on SR 58
2.2 mi
·
5 min
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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
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
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South Maple Street
18
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
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South Public Square
19
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
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East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
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East Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
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South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 42 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest local traffic. Since this is a relatively short trip, one well-timed stop is usually enough to keep you refreshed and focused on the winding roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before heading out, as the $23 estimated cost is based on steady driving conditions. Because you are relying on local roads, try to build in a little extra time for potential slow-downs or navigation adjustments along the way. Your best strategy is to stay alert on the tighter turns of the local highways and enjoy the direct, non-interstate route across the state.
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 82.4 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 82.4 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 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 164.8 miles and 3h 14m.
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
82 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 82.4 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Tennessee Visitor Center
0.2 mi from route
Cumberland County I-40 West Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Cumberland County I-40 East Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Eco Travel Plaza
0.3 mi from route
The Bug Man
0.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 19.9 and 164.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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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
5
164.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.76 one way
$51.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.39 | $72.77 |
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: 57.7 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 | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
| Efficient EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.42 | $6.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.07 | $10.55 |
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.
Origin
Luttrell, TN
Late night in Luttrell on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Monterey, TN
82 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 14m 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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 159.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 150.2 miles navigating smaller, winding paths that offer a completely different feel than high-speed motorways. The transition through Oakland, Sweetwater, and Loudon roads ensures the scenery remains varied as you make your way across Tennessee. Expect a technical driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over fast-paced cruising. You will stay engaged with the road from start to finish, making it a great choice if you prefer a more interactive journey.
84% 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: 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.9 miles in near I 40.
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 164.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 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; at 159 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 3h 14m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 14m 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.
Yes — we found about 15 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.
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 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; at 159 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 3.2 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 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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