Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Millersville, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.2 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
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Millersville, TN
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Trip Overview
Murfreesboro, TN to Millersville, TN is 48.2 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I-24, I-65, and the Downtown Loop, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving you from one part of the Southeast to another without crossing state lines. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it an easy choice for a quick hop between these two locations. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, so expect an efficient but not particularly scenic drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 37.4 mi | 42m |
| I 65 | 3.6 mi | 3m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Louisville Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Blue Star | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 37.4 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Millersville, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft
·
11 sec
·
South Spring Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
347 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
393 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Public Square
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Main Street
6
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
8
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 West: Nashville
10
Merge onto I 24
26 mi
·
28 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 24
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 24
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Continue on I 65
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 65
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
412 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 31W North: Millersville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
19
Turn straight onto US 31W
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Blue Star
20
Continue on US 31W
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisville Highway
21
Arrive at destination
US 31W
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Murfreesboro, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 29 and 46.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
29 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 52A
Toward I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
9
31.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 211
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
6
43 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
46.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
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 98
Toward US 31W: Millersville, Springfield
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 31W North: Millersville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward US 31W North: Millersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.54 one way
$15.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.06 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Millersville, TN
Late night in Millersville on Sunday
Local time
3:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
7 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
59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey utilizing major interstates like I-24 and I-65. You'll experience a longest stretch of 37.4 miles on I-24, meaning there are extended periods where you'll be cruising at highway speeds. The initial part of the drive will likely feel like a typical interstate commute, characterized by faster travel and more direct connections. As you approach Millersville, you'll transition through the Downtown Loop, which might offer a slightly different road feel before you reach your destination.
89% 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: 37.4 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in near I 24.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 48.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 29 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Millersville, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
31.2 mi in
|
~38m
|
via I 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 48.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.4 miles on I 24. 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 Millersville, 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 29 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Millersville, 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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