Origin
Murfreesboro, TN
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11:27 PM
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Trip from Murfreesboro, TN to Spring Hill, 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 25m
Distance
174.8 mi
281 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 13m
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6 AM
3h 25m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 31m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 48m
8 PM
3h 18m
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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Spring Hill, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Murfreesboro to Spring Hill, expect a 174.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes. This trek is best suited as a straightforward one-day excursion, as the distance is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-40, the Tennessee National Guard Parkway, and Harriman Highway to connect these two Southeast locations. Budgeting approximately $27 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the drive is highway-focused, it offers a reliable, consistent pace for those looking to reach their destination efficiently.
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
87.4 miles from Murfreesboro, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 112.3 mi | 2h 1m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Harriman Highway | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| US 27 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| West Tri County Boulevard | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Edgemoor Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Northwest Broad Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North Illinois Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 112.3 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro, TN and Spring Hill, 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 76A
Toward I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 40
112 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
335 ft
·
8 sec
14
Merge onto US 27
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 27
15
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 61
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Harriman Highway
16
Continue on SR 61
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Tri County Boulevard
17
Continue on TN 62
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Illinois Avenue
18
Continue on SR 62
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Ridge Highway
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
20
Turn straight onto SR 170
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Edgemoor Road
21
Turn right onto New Henderson Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
New Henderson Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto New Henderson Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
New Henderson Road
23
Turn left onto Creek Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Creek Road
24
Turn left onto Mehaffey Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Mehaffey Road
25
Turn left onto Gade Lane
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Gade Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Gade Lane
Trip Plan
To keep your 3-hour and 25-minute trip comfortable, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and reset. Since the route relies heavily on I-40, keeping an eye on traffic patterns before you depart from Murfreesboro will help you maintain your schedule. With a total fuel cost of around $27, you have the flexibility to top off your tank at a convenient point during your single planned stop. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your leisure without the pressure of an overnight itinerary. Prioritize steady pacing during that longest 112.3-mile stretch to ensure you arrive in Spring Hill feeling refreshed.
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 87.4 miles from Murfreesboro, TN, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 38 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.4 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Hill, 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 174.8 miles and 3h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 112.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.4 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.3 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.5 — 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
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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.
5
139.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.33 one way
$54.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.64 | $67.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.59 | $77.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.35 | $8.39 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.30 | $6.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.9 | 0 | $24.47 | $11.19 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Spring Hill, TN
Late night in Spring Hill on Sunday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Monterey, TN
87 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
28 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 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?
Expect a drive defined by its highway-focused nature, with 80% of your time spent cruising on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 112.3-mile stretch on I-40, which serves as the backbone of your route. You will find that the experience shifts from the high-speed flow of the interstate to the slightly more nuanced transitions provided by the Tennessee National Guard Parkway and Harriman Highway. It is a functional, point-to-point transit that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. Keep in mind that the long, uninterrupted interstate segment requires sustained focus, making it a classic highway-heavy trek.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. 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 19 significant decision points across 174.8 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.
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 Spring Hill, TN, road signs point toward Lebanon and Rockwood.
Lebanon
26.6 mi in
|
~32m
Rockwood
139.5 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 25m. Total distance: 174.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 112.3 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 Spring Hill, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Spring Hill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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