Origin
Paris, TN
Morning in Paris on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Paris, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
142.2 mi
229 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
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6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Paris to Murfreesboro covers 142.2 miles across the heart of Tennessee. You can expect this trip to take roughly 2 hours and 51 minutes, making it a very manageable single-day journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $22, it is an economical route for a weekend excursion or a business trip. Your path will take you along a mix of local roads like Main Street and Austin Peay Memorial Highway, eventually transitioning onto I-24. Because this route stays entirely within the Southeast region, the landscape remains consistent as you navigate from the western side of the state toward the growing hub of Murfreesboro. It is a straightforward drive that offers enough variety to keep you engaged without feeling like a marathon behind the wheel.
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
71.1 miles from Paris, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 67.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Main Street | 28.1 mi | 34m |
| Austin Peay Memorial Highway | 25.1 mi | 28m |
| Ashland City Road | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| West Wood Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| TN 76 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| North Riverside Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Donelson Parkway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 67.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 54; SR 69
3.9 mi
·
5 min
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West Wood Street
2
Continue on US 79
25 mi
·
27 min
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Austin Peay Memorial Highway
3
Continue on US 79
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Fort Donelson Parkway
4
Continue on US 79
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
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Austin Peay Memorial Highway
5
Continue on US 79
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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Lake Highway
6
Continue on US 79
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Donelson Parkway
7
Continue on US 79
28 mi
·
34 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Merge onto US 41A; US 79
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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Fort Campbell Boulevard
9
Continue on US 41A; US 79
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 41A; US 79
340 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 41A Bypass
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North Riverside Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 41A Bypass
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashland City Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on TN 76
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
TN 76
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
15
Merge onto I 24
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Continue on I 24
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Exit 86
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 24
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Use the slight left lane.
19
Take the exit onto I 24
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 24
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
21
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
23
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Golf Lane
24
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 142.2-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the drive is under three hours, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning or early afternoon without feeling rushed to reach your destination before dark. Keep in mind that traffic can fluctuate significantly once you merge onto I-24, so try to avoid peak rush hour times if possible to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 51-minute estimate. Given the $22 fuel cost, it is wise to top off your tank before leaving Paris to avoid higher prices along the interstate. A smart strategy is to time your single stop for the transition point where you leave the local highway system and enter the interstate, ensuring you are refreshed for the longest 67.1-mile stretch of the trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.1 miles from Paris, TN, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.1 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paris, 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 Paris, TN
This is one driving day of about 142.2 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Paris, 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 67.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.1 miles from Paris, 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 67.1 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 72.8 and 139.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
72.8 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
106.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
I 24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 24 toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 44A
Toward I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville
9
111.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
I 24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 24 toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 50A
Toward I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattan...
7
113.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
I 24
Take the exit onto I 24 toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
139.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.23 one way
$44.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.40 | $62.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.93 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.91 | $9.10 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
9:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
2h 51m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 24.5
View on nps.gov
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 137.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local road navigation with the steady pace of the interstate. Approximately 52% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced segments through local corridors. You will encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving during a 67.1-mile segment on I-24, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your trip. While the Austin Peay Memorial Highway and local streets require more focus and frequent speed adjustments, the interstate sections allow you to settle in and cover ground efficiently. By alternating between these road types, the drive avoids the monotony often found on strictly highway-based travel.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.1 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.8 miles in near I 24.
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 11 significant decision points across 142.2 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: at 72.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.2 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.
Between Paris, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Knoxville
108.4 mi in
|
~2h 9m
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via I 24
Chattanooga
111.2 mi in
|
~2h 13m
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via I 24
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 142.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.1 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 City of Murfreesboro, 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: at 72.8 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.1 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 111.2 miles (I 24): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield and 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 City of Murfreesboro, 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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