Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Powells Crossroads, 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 48m
Distance
92.3 mi
149 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Powells Crossroads, TN
Kelly
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Kelly
Trip Overview
This straightforward 92.3-mile drive from Powells Crossroads to the City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-24 and SR 28, the route is heavily highway-focused, making for efficient travel. With an estimated fuel cost of around $14, this journey through the Southeast region of Tennessee offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning. Its short duration and direct path make it ideal for those looking to maximize their time at their destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.1 miles from Powells Crossroads, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 24 | 76.2 mi | 1h 25m |
| SR 28 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| TN 28 | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| SR 283 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| New Salem Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Golf Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Alvin C. York Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 24
— 76.2 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Powells Crossroads, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 283
58 ft
·
4 sec
·
Alvin C. York Highway
2
Turn right onto SR 283
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 283
3
Turn left onto SR 28
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 28
4
Continue on TN 28
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
TN 28
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
6
Merge onto I 24
76 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 99 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto SR 99
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
New Salem Highway
10
Continue on Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
11
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 48-minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart for Murfreesboro. Leaving in the morning will get you there with plenty of daylight, and the estimated $14 fuel cost means you won't need to budget heavily for gas. Since the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 76.2 miles on I-24, plan your one fuel or rest stop strategically around the midpoint if needed, though it's likely unnecessary for this distance. Keep an eye out for potential traffic as you approach the Murfreesboro area, especially during peak commuting hours.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.1 miles from Powells Crossroads, TN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.2 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
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 Powells Crossroads, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Powells Crossroads, TN
This is one driving day of about 92.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Powells Crossroads, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 24 for about 76.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.1 miles from Powells Crossroads, 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 76.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - West Bound
0.1 mi from route
Grundy Count Rest Area - East Bound
0.1 mi from route
Buc-ee's
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
I-24 Truck Plaza
0.3 mi from route
The Bug Man
1.1 mi from route
Fiery Gizzard State Park
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 33
Monteagle, Tennessee
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+18888672757
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 90.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 283
Turn right onto SR 283
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 28
Turn left onto SR 28
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 24
Merge onto I 24
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
90.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 80
Toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
7
90.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 99 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 99 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.43 one way
$28.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.84 | $31.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.38 | $40.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.91 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Origin
Powells Crossroads, TN
Morning in Powells Crossroads on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
7:32 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
28 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 48m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 92.3
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 very highway-centric experience on this 92.3-mile route, with 97% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-24 and TN 28. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 76.2 miles on I-24, which means you can settle in for a good portion of the journey. The personality of this drive is largely about consistent speed and forward momentum, typical of interstates, with minimal deviations into slower, more winding local roads. This profile suggests a predictable and efficient travel time.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.2 mi on I 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 24 and SR 28. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 283.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 283): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 28): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 92.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.2 miles on I 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: near the start (SR 283): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 28): Navigation decision point; at 14.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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