Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Murfreesboro, TN
Wikimedia Commons
Patterson, TN
Kelly
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Patterson, 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
Continue on SR 96
Continue on SR 96
Turn left onto Rehobath Road
Turn left onto Patterson Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Church Street
Navigation decision point
Turn slight left onto North Public Square
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.36 one way
$4.72 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Murfreesboro on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Patterson on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
245 ft
Total Descent
99 ft
Highest Point
798 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
199 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
The Avenues, TN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa 10:30-20:00; PH cl...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: pizza
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteAttraction
Early in the drive, right off the route
Murfreesboro, TN
Visit websitePark
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Park
Near the start, right off the route
Manor
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1811
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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