Traveling from Millington to Murfreesboro covers 228.4 miles across the Southeast, typically taking about 4 hours and 14 minutes. This highway-focused trip is well-suited for a single day of travel, making it an efficient way to traverse this part of Tennessee. You can expect to budget roughly $35 for fuel, keeping your transit costs manageable for a quick getaway. Because the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, your progress remains steady and predictable. Whether you are heading out for business or a weekend visit, the straightforward nature of this drive allows you to focus on your destination rather than complex navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
114.2 miles from Millington, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
150.4 mi
2h 41m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi
55m
Paul W Barret Parkway
15.3 mi
17m
I 24
2.9 mi
3m
Old Fort Parkway
2 mi
3m
Church Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Northwest Broad Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 150.4 mi, about 2h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millington, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Church Street
0.4 mi·51 sec·Church Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
0.4 mi·41 sec·Raleigh-Millington Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward Arlington
4
Merge onto TN 385
15 mi·17 min·Paul W Barret Parkway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 19AToward I 40 East: Nashville
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
8
Merge onto I 40
150 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
10
Merge onto I 840
52 mi·55 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 53AToward I 24 East: ChattanoogaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi·3 min·I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 78BToward SR 96 East: MurfreesboroUse the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi·3 min·Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·29 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft·6 sec
17
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi·26 sec·Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·West Main Street
19
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft·4 sec·South Maple Street
20
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft·12 sec·South Public Square
21
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
22
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft·13 sec·East Main Street
23
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft·3 sec·South Spring Street
24
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 14-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to stretch and refuel after tackling the initial leg of the journey. Keep in mind that the majority of your time will be spent on the 150.4-mile stretch of I-40, so check traffic reports for that corridor before you leave to avoid unexpected delays. Because this is a single-day trip, try to depart early in the morning to arrive in Murfreesboro with enough daylight to get settled. Prioritizing consistent speed on the highway will help you stick to your $35 fuel budget effectively.
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 114.2 miles from Millington, TN, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.4 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 50 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.2 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
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 Millington, 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 Millington, TN
This is one driving day of about 228.4 miles and 4h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Millington, 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 150.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 227.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|Raleigh-Millington Road
At end of road, turn right onto Raleigh-Millington Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Nashville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 19A
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
7
221.6 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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
225.3 mi into trip|~4h 7m 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
6
227.7 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.71 one way
$71.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.21
$78.41
premium
$4.89
$43.95
$87.91
diesel
$5.61
$50.43
$100.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.5
0
$23.98
$10.96
Efficient EV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
EV Truck/SUV
91.4
1
$31.98
$14.62
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Millington, TN
Night
in Millington on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Night
in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
21 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
4h 14m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 228.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a consistent interstate experience, as 98% of this journey is spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-40, which accounts for a significant 150.4-mile stretch of the trip. The transition between Millington and Murfreesboro is facilitated by segments of the Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Paul W Barret Parkway, which help bridge the gap between local roads and the main interstate system. This is a high-speed, efficient drive that prioritizes direct travel over winding backroads. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or slow-moving rural lanes, the sheer volume of highway driving means you should be prepared for a steady, focused pace behind the wheel.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near Raleigh-Millington Road.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 228.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
927 ft266 ft
Total Climb
888 ft
Total Descent
541 ft
Highest Point
927 ft
~179.4 mi in
Elevation Range
661 ft
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 Millington, TN to Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
168.7 mi in|~3h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 14m. Total distance: 228.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.4 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (Raleigh-Millington Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 221.6 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Murfreesboro, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
