Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
Night in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to South Fulton, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
199.6 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 35m
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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South Fulton, TN
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Trip Overview
Spanning 199.6 miles across Tennessee, this trip from Murfreesboro to South Fulton is a straightforward journey that typically takes 3 hours and 42 minutes. Because the route is primarily highway-focused, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $30 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Southeast, you will primarily utilize I-24 and I-69 to reach your destination. Since the drive is efficient, you don't need to worry about splitting this into an overnight trip unless you prefer a slower pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
99.8 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 143.3 mi | 2h 36m |
| I 69 | 49.2 mi | 52m |
| Downtown Loop | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Martin L King Jr Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 143.3 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and South Fulton, TN.
1
Start on South Spring Street
84 ft
·
11 sec
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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
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 46A
Toward I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 24
113 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 24
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 69
Exit 25A
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Fulton
18
Turn left onto KY 307
445 ft
·
13 sec
·
Fulgham Road
19
Continue on KY 307
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Kentucky Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 45; KY 307
53 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Highland Drive
21
Turn slight left onto KY 307
502 ft
·
9 sec
·
Mayfield Road
22
Continue on KY 307
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Martin L King Jr Drive
23
Turn right onto KY 307
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
KY 307
24
Continue on KY 307
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Lake Street
25
Turn left onto KY 307
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Commercial Avenue
26
Continue on SR 43
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Broadway Street
27
Arrive at destination
SR 43
Trip Plan
Plan for one dedicated stop along the way to break up the nearly four-hour drive and keep your energy levels steady. Since you are relying heavily on interstate travel, check traffic reports before leaving Murfreesboro to avoid potential bottlenecks on I-24. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid peak-hour congestion, especially as you navigate the final segments of the route. Given the $30 fuel budget, filling your tank before departing ensures you won't have to worry about finding service stations during the longest 143.3-mile interstate stretch. Use the flexibility of this one-day route to choose a stop that fits your personal schedule rather than feeling pressured by a long-distance itinerary.
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 99.8 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143.3 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 44 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 53m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Fulton, 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 199.6 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 24 for about 143.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 24 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143.3 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
7
36 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 88
Toward I 24 West: Clarksville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.21 one way
$62.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.26 | $68.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
South Fulton, TN
Night in South Fulton on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Princeton, KY
100 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 42m 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.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 103.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient transit, as 97% of this drive is spent on highways. The route features a significant 143.3-mile stretch on I-24, which serves as the backbone of your journey before transitioning to I-69 and the Downtown Loop. This is a classic interstate grind, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads. You will spend the vast majority of your time at highway speeds, making it a reliable and predictable drive. While the character of the road remains consistent throughout, the transition from major interstates to the local downtown infrastructure provides a clear shift as you approach South Fulton.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 143.3 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 69. 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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 199.6 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 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (I 24): 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.
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 South Fulton, 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 3h 42m. Total distance: 199.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 143.3 miles on I 24. 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 South Fulton, 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 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Fort Donelson National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at South Fulton, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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