Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Patterson, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Patterson, TN
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Trip Overview
This short 14.2-mile drive from Murfreesboro, TN to Patterson, TN takes about 25 minutes and is a perfect option for a quick local trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's an economical choice for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes Old Fort Parkway, Rehoboth Road, and Franklin Road, offering a straightforward journey through the Southeast region. You won't need an overnight stay for this one; it's designed for easy completion within a single day. Consider this for a convenient, no-fuss excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Fort Parkway | 9.3 mi | 14m |
| Rehobath Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Murfreesboro Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Public Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Fort Parkway
— 9.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Patterson, 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
9.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
9
Continue on SR 96
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Franklin Road
10
Continue on SR 96
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Murfreesboro Road
11
Turn left onto Rehobath Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Rehobath Road
12
Turn left onto Patterson Road
31 ft
·
0 sec
·
Patterson Road
13
Arrive at destination
Patterson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Church Street
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Public Square
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.73 | $5.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Patterson, TN
Late night in Patterson on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
6 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
25m 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?
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 66% of the journey on these types of roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.3 miles on Old Fort Parkway, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While largely highway, expect some transitions as you navigate Rehoboth Road and Franklin Road. This isn't a winding country lane experience, but rather a practical, efficient route designed for straightforward travel. The overall feel is one of getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Old Fort Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Old Fort Parkway and Rehobath Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 8 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 (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Public Square): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Old Fort Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Public Square): 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 Patterson, 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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