Origin
Manchester, TN
Late night in Manchester on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Manchester, 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
38m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Manchester and Murfreesboro, this 32.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute across Tennessee. Expect to spend about 38 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, it is a highly economical route for those traveling within the Southeast region. You will primarily rely on I-24 to bridge the gap between these two cities, eventually transitioning to local roads like Woodbury Highway and South Church Street. Since the entire trip is easily manageable in under an hour, you have maximum flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 28.4 mi | 30m |
| South Church Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Woodbury Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Murfreesboro Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Spring Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 28.4 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester, TN and 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
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 81
Toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto US 231
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Church Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
10
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 32.8 — 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.
8
30 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
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 81
Toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
4
30.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 231 / South Church Street
Turn right onto US 231 / South Church Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
1 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
38m 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?
This drive is a highway-focused experience, with 87% of your travel time spent on major arteries. You will settle into a rhythmic pace during the longest stretch of the trip, which covers 28.4 miles of uninterrupted driving on I-24. Once you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts as you navigate into Murfreesboro via South Church Street and Woodbury Highway. It is a functional, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic byway, designed for getting you to your destination quickly. You can expect a consistent, high-speed flow for the majority of the 38-minute duration.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and South Church Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 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 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,157 ft
613 ft
Total Climb
96 ft
Total Descent
544 ft
Highest Point
1,157 ft
~7 mi in
Elevation Range
544 ft
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 Manchester, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
30 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Manchester, TN
Full guide →Manchester is a city in Tennessee.
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 38m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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. 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 30 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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