Traveling from Murfreesboro to Rogersville covers 244.4 miles across Tennessee, making for a straightforward drive that typically takes about 4 hours and 37 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route, it is easily manageable as a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $37 for fuel, though actual costs will depend on your vehicle’s efficiency. The journey transitions you across the Southeast, moving from the central part of the state toward the eastern region. It serves as an efficient path if you are looking to cross the state with minimal fuss. While it is a longer haul, the consistency of the roads makes it a practical option for travelers seeking a direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
122.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
156.7 mi
2h 51m
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi
32m
Lee Highway
27.1 mi
31m
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi
22m
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi
5m
Appalachian Highway
1.7 mi
1m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 156.7 mi, about 2h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Rogersville, 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
3.7 mi·5 min·Northwest Broad Street
7
Continue on US 41; US 70S
0.9 mi·1 min·New Nashville Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville
9
Merge onto I 840
21 mi·22 min·Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 76AToward I 40 East: Knoxville, LebanonUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
149 mi·2 hr 42 min·I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
7.6 mi·9 min·I 40
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo
14
Keep slight right at fork
391 ft·9 sec
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
15
Continue on US 11W
29 mi·32 min·Rutledge Pike
16
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
12 mi·13 min·Lee Highway
17
Merge onto US 11W; US 25E; SR 1; SR 32; ADHS S
1.7 mi·1 min·Appalachian Highway
18
Turn left onto Old US 11W
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 11W; SR 1
16 mi·18 min·Lee Highway
20
Continue on US 11W; SR 1
0.6 mi·41 sec·Rogersville Bypass
21
Take the exit
192 ft·5 sec
22
Turn right onto Sneedville Pike
0.1 mi·16 sec·Sneedville Pike
23
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
To keep your 4-hour and 37-minute journey smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you face a long 156.7-mile stretch on I-40, try to time your break for after that segment to help combat fatigue. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic congestion, which can significantly impact your travel time on major interstates. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the interstate portion to ensure you aren't forced into an inconvenient stop. Given that this route is designed as a one-day trip, the flexibility of your departure time is your greatest advantage, so adjust your start based on when you prefer to arrive in Rogersville.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 122.2 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.2 miles or 2h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rogersville, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Murfreesboro, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Murfreesboro, TN
This is one driving day of about 244.4 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Murfreesboro, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 156.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 184.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge onto I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
26.6 mi into trip|~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
5
27.3 mi into trip|~33m in|I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
184.1 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.21 one way
$76.42 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.95
$83.90
premium
$4.89
$47.03
$94.07
diesel
$5.61
$53.96
$107.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.3
0
$25.66
$11.73
Efficient EV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.78
EV Truck/SUV
97.8
1
$34.22
$15.64
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Night
in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Rogersville, TN
Late night
in Rogersville on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Spring City, TN
122 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
5 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
4h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 219.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by its highway-focused nature, with 73% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-40, which includes a significant 156.7-mile stretch that serves as the backbone of your drive. As you exit the interstate, the character of the road shifts significantly as you transition onto Rutledge Pike and the Lee Highway. These secondary roads offer a change of pace from the monotonous interstate grind, providing a different feel as you approach your destination. Navigating this mix requires you to stay alert during the long highway segments before adapting to the flow of the local routes.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 156.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Rutledge Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 244.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Murfreesboro, TN and Rogersville, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon, Blaine, Rutledge and Bean Station.
Lebanon
26.6 mi in|~32m
Blaine
184.1 mi in|~3h 25m
Rutledge
184.1 mi in|~3h 25m
Bean Station
184.1 mi in|~3h 25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 244.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 156.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Rogersville, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 840 / Tennessee National Guard Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Rogersville, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
