Origin
Mount Pleasant, TN
Morning in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Pleasant, 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
1h 16m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Mount Pleasant, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 63 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via Tennessee National Guard Parkway and I-65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a drive that is predominantly highway, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| US 43 | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| I 65 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Canaan Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 21.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pleasant, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 166; SR 243
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto Canaan Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Canaan Road
3
Merge onto US 43
20 mi
·
23 min
·
US 43
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
8
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
15
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
18
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
19
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
21
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Mount Pleasant, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 34.4 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
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 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
34.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
7
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SSW 5 to 10 mph
4% chance
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
11 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of continuous highway driving, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 21.2 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, prioritizing getting you to your destination smoothly. While primarily highway, the initial part of the drive on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 43 offers a different character before merging onto the interstate.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 43. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 16 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mount Pleasant, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and 840: Knoxville.
Knoxville
34.4 mi in
|
~40m
840: Knoxville
34.6 mi in
|
~40m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.3 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.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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