Martin, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 178.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m via I 40 and TN 22, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, traversing Tennessee for its entirety. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route when you need to cover ground efficiently between these two points in Tennessee.
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
89.4 miles from Martin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
68 mi
1h 12m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi
55m
TN 22
42.8 mi
56m
Main Street
3.2 mi
5m
I 24
2.9 mi
3m
SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi
3m
Lexington Street
1.9 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 68 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martin, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
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Start on US 45E Business
77 ft·6 sec·South Lindell Street
2
Turn left onto TN 431
3.2 mi·5 min·Main Street
3
Continue on TN 22
31 mi·40 min·TN 22
4
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft·9 sec·SR 22 Business
5
Turn right onto US 70A
1.5 mi·2 min·Veterans Drive North
6
Turn left onto SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi·3 min·SR 22 Bypass
7
Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi·3 min·Lexington Street
8
Turn right onto TN 22
6.5 mi·8 min·TN 22
9
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi·21 sec·Lexington Clarksburg Road
10
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi·7 min·TN 22
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
12
Merge onto I 40
68 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 40
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
14
Merge onto I 840
52 mi·55 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 78BToward SR 96 East: MurfreesboroUse the right lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi·3 min·Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight left
341 ft·14 sec
20
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi·1 min·Golf Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
For this 178.9-mile drive, leaving Martin, TN in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Murfreesboro, TN before dinner. With a duration of just over 3.5 hours, you might only need one brief stop for fuel or a quick break. The $28 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 40 to TN 22, as this is where the highway driving ends and you'll need to adjust to local road conditions.
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 89.4 miles from Martin, TN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 52m 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 54m
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 Martin, 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 Martin, TN
This is one driving day of about 178.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Martin, 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 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First break
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$1 to $10
Gleason, Tennessee
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+17316481999
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 51.8 and 176.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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51.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
5
120 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
5
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
172.9 mi into trip|~3h 22m 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
176.6 mi into trip|~3h 27m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.97 one way
$55.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.71
$61.42
premium
$4.89
$34.43
$68.86
diesel
$5.61
$39.50
$79.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.7
0
$18.78
$8.59
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.65
$7.16
EV Truck/SUV
71.6
0
$25.05
$11.45
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Martin, TN
Morning
in Martin on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning
in City of Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
10:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 32m 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 178.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 95% highway, so expect to spend most of your time on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 68 miles on I 40. You'll transition to surface roads, specifically TN 22, towards the end of your drive. Drivers will notice a high density of exits and interchanges on I 40, characteristic of a major interstate.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 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 51.8 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 178.9 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 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Between Martin, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon and Franklin.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
51.8 mi in|~1h 11m
Lexington
51.8 mi in|~1h 11m
Huntingdon
51.8 mi in|~1h 11m
Franklin
120 mi in|~2h 24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 178.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 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 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
