Origin
McMinnville, TN
Afternoon in McMinnville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from McMinnville, TN to 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
54m
Distance
40.6 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
McMinnville, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from McMinnville to Murfreesboro, you are looking at a manageable 40.6-mile trek through the Tennessee countryside. Expect to spend about 54 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway, and McMinnville Highway to navigate between these two Southeast towns. With a fuel cost of roughly $6, it is a very budget-friendly transit. This route offers a straightforward connection for those moving between these regional hubs without the need for complex planning or multiple stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Broad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Morford Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Walling Street
394 ft
·
23 sec
·
Walling Street
2
Turn left onto North Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Spring Street
3
Turn right onto SR 380
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Morford Street
4
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
6
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
7
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
8
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
9
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
11
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Church Street
12
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
13
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
15
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from McMinnville, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Spring Street
Turn left onto North Spring Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 380 / East Morford Street
Turn right onto SR 380 / East Morford Street
Navigation decision point
3
39.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street
Navigation decision point
3
40.3 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Church Street
Turn right onto South Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
40.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.81 | $15.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
52°F
Woodbury, TN
20 mi in
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
15 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
54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by interstate monotony. While your highway share is 0%, the route relies on regional roads that demand your full attention. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the John Bragg Highway, which spans 15.6 miles. As you transition between the various highways, the road character shifts from localized turns to more consistent stretches. It is a practical driving experience that favors local navigation over high-speed highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on John Bragg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from McMinnville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 380 / East Morford Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,150 ft
613 ft
Total Climb
220 ft
Total Descent
570 ft
Highest Point
1,150 ft
~14.5 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. 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 0.1 miles (North Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (SR 380 / East Morford Street): Navigation decision point; at 39.8 miles (US 41; US 70S / Southeast Broad Street): Navigation decision point.
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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