Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Nashville, TN
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If you are planning to travel from Murfreesboro to Nashville, you are looking at a quick 33.5-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because of the short duration, this route works perfectly as a simple day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for the entire distance, making it a very budget-friendly commute. The route keeps you within the Southeast region of Tennessee, transitioning from Murfreesboro into the heart of Nashville. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that is best suited for those looking to get between these two hubs efficiently. Consider this a practical transit option rather than a scenic excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| 4th Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 2nd Avenue South | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 8th Avenue South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Nashville, TN.
Start on South Spring Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
Turn left
Turn straight onto SR 96
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 24
Take the exit
Continue on I 440
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
Continue on US 31A; US 41A
Turn left onto US 31A; US 41A
Turn slight left onto US 31A; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
Enter roundabout onto US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 70S
Continue on US 31; US 41; US 41A; US 431
Turn right onto Rosa L Parks Avenue
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Turn left onto 7th Avenue North
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 440 West: Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 31 A, US 41 A: Nolensville Pike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto US 31A; US 41A / Nolensville Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$5.24 one way
$10.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Nashville on Tuesday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is defined by its efficiency, with 81% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-24, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 24.6 miles that sets the pace for the trip. The transition from local roads like Old Fort Parkway and the Debra K. Johnson Memorial Parkway onto the interstate is where the character of the drive shifts from local traffic to a steady highway grind. Expect a consistent experience behind the wheel as you maintain highway speeds for the majority of the 33.5 miles. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed to connect these two Tennessee cities with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and Old Fort Parkway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.5 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
Nashville is the capital of the American state of Tennessee. With 716,000 residents in 2022, it is the state's largest city. Nashville is sometimes called the "Country Music Capital of the World" or more often "Music City, USA"; however, Nashville has done much to escape its country music image and become a regional center of culture and commerce. In fact, Dell, Nissan, and Amazon have all moved some operations to or near the city. The music is various; major rap artists and rock bands (Jelly Roll, Young Buck, Haystak, Kings of Leon, Paramore, and Ben Folds) claim Nashville as their hometown, and the city is also the epicenter of the contemporary Christian music industry. Nashville has been the home of the world-famous Grand Ole Opry since 1925. Nashville also has a great bar scene. If you like to drink, you can go "Honky-tonking," also known as bar-hopping.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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