This 100.7-mile drive from Middle Valley, TN to Murfreesboro, TN will take you about 1 hour and 53 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, this route is easily manageable as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a more engaging journey than a typical interstate cruise. The entire trip stays within the Southeast region of Tennessee, offering a consistent regional feel from start to finish. This drive is perfect for those who prefer a hands-on local experience over highway miles.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Middle Valley, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi
18m
TN 8
12.6 mi
17m
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi
17m
SR 111
11.5 mi
13m
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi
11m
McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi
10m
State Highway 8
7.3 mi
9m
TN 111
5.9 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middle Valley, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Crabtree Road
101 ft·10 sec·Crabtree Road
2
Turn left onto Middle Valley Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Middle Valley Road
3
Continue on Middle Valley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Middle Valley Road
4
Turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Daisy Dallas Road
5
Turn left onto Harrison Lane
0.1 mi·25 sec·Harrison Lane
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
7
Merge onto US 27
5.4 mi·6 min·US 27
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
5.9 mi·6 min·TN 111
9
Continue on SR 111
11 mi·13 min·SR 111
10
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi·17 min·TN 8; TN 111
11
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi·9 min·State Highway 8
12
Continue on TN 8
12 mi·17 min·Harrison Ferry Road
13
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi·1 min·Beersheba Highway
14
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi·45 sec·East Colville Street
15
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Chancery Street
16
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi·26 sec·West Morford Street
17
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi·3 min·West Main Street
18
Continue on US 70S
10 mi·11 min·Nashville Highway
19
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi·10 min·McMinnville Highway
20
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi·2 min·East Main Street
21
Continue on US 70S
16 mi·18 min·John Bragg Highway
22
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi·4 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
23
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi·50 sec·Southeast Broad Street
24
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·South Church Street
25
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
26
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft·13 sec·East Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Spring Street
28
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 53 minute duration and 100.7-mile length, this drive offers excellent flexibility. You can leave Middle Valley, TN at any time that suits you, with no pressure to break up the journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $15 estimated cost is based on continuous travel; frequent stops might slightly alter this. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pay close attention to GPS directions and road signs, especially when transitioning between Middle Valley Road, Daisy Dallas Road, and Harrison Lane. There are no specific stops recommended, so pack snacks or plan your own brief breaks as needed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.4 miles from Middle Valley, TN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.6 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
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 Middle Valley, 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 Middle Valley, TN
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Middle Valley, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on John Bragg Highway for about 15.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Middle Valley Road
Turn left onto Middle Valley Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in|Daisy Dallas Road
Turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
9.1 mi into trip|~15m in|TN 111
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 111
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
100.8 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.76 one way
$31.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.30
$34.61
premium
$4.89
$19.40
$38.80
diesel
$5.61
$22.26
$44.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.58
$4.84
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.82
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.11
$6.45
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Middle Valley, TN
Late night
in Middle Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Mostly Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night
in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
1:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
0 mph17% chanceLive forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
50 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
2h 16m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 100.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The profile for this route is 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be actively steering and navigating for most of the 1 hour and 53 minute journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches. The main roads you'll be using include Middle Valley Road, Daisy Dallas Road, and Harrison Lane, all contributing to a connected, surface-street feel. Since there's no longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in scenery as you make your way through local communities.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Middle Valley Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Middle Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Daisy Dallas Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mixed highway & surface 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, 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: near the start (Middle Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Daisy Dallas Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: 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.
