Origin
Manchester, TN
Late night in Manchester on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
39m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Manchester, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 33.6-mile drive from Manchester, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 39 minutes. With 89% of the journey on highways, it's a predominantly I-24 experience, making it perfect for a quick day trip with no need for an overnight stay. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this route, which stays within the Southeast region throughout. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, connecting two points in Tennessee without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 29.8 mi | 31m |
| New Salem Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Woodbury Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Murfreesboro Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 29.8 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 41
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Murfreesboro Highway
2
Turn right onto SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Woodbury Highway
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I-24 West: Nashville
4
Merge onto I 24
30 mi
·
31 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 99 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto SR 99
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
8
Continue on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
9
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-24 West: Nashville
Navigation decision point
Toward I-24 West: Nashville
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
31.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 99 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 99 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.25 one way
$10.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.47 | $12.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Late night in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
5 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
39m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 33.6-mile route. You'll spend most of your time on I-24, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 29.8 miles. While primarily interstate, the route incorporates New Salem Highway and Woodbury Highway, offering a slight shift in scenery and road type as you approach your destination. The character is largely about covering ground efficiently, making it a practical if not particularly winding or varied journey.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.8 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and New Salem Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.8 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: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 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 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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