Origin
Pegram, TN
Night in Pegram on Saturday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pegram, 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
1h 2m
Distance
51.6 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pegram, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 51.6-mile drive from Pegram, TN to the City of Murfreesboro, TN is a quick, single-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 2 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on interstate travel, with 94% of the journey on highways, making it an efficient way to connect these two Southeast Tennessee locations. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this trip is very budget-friendly. It's the perfect length for a day trip, allowing you to spend more time at your destination without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 25.2 mi | 27m |
| I 40 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway | 7 mi | 8m |
| US 70 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Mc Crory Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| McCrory Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 25.2 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pegram, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 70
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 70
2
Turn right onto Mc Crory Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mc Crory Lane
3
Continue on McCrory Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McCrory Lane
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 40 East: Nashville
5
Merge onto I 40
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 440
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 24
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
11
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
13
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.8 miles from Pegram, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 40
Merge onto I 40
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward I 440 East: Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 206
Toward I 440 East: Knoxville
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
5
24.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
49.3 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$8.07 one way
$16.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.39 | $22.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.42 | $2.48 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
1h 2m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 94% of the route utilizing interstate highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I-24, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.2 miles. This means the drive will largely consist of faster speeds and efficient travel. While the profile is primarily highway, the transition between I-40 and I-24, and then onto Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway, offers a slight variation in the road's progression as you approach Murfreesboro.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and I 40. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near I 40.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 51.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.2 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (I 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — 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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