Origin
Selmer, TN
Morning in Selmer on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Selmer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
156.7 mi
252 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
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6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Selmer, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Selmer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is 156.7 miles and takes about 3h 20m via Wayne Road and Lawrenceburg Highway, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Tennessee, moving you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a manageable trip, mostly on surface roads with a decent stretch of highway, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. You'll find the fuel costs are quite reasonable for this route.
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
78.4 miles from Selmer, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Road | 31.1 mi | 35m |
| Lawrenceburg Highway | 30.3 mi | 34m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 21.2 mi | 22m |
| US 64 | 20.4 mi | 30m |
| United States Route 64 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| I 65 | 12.1 mi | 12m |
| TN 240 | 10 mi | 17m |
| SR 240 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
Wayne Road
— 31.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selmer, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on US 64 Business
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 64
20 mi
·
30 min
·
US 64
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
4
Turn left onto TN 128
344 ft
·
12 sec
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Pickwick Street South
5
Turn right onto US 64; SR 69; SR 128
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 64; SR 128
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Wayne Road
7
Continue on US 64
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
8
Continue on US 64
14 mi
·
16 min
·
United States Route 64
9
Turn left onto SR 240
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 240
10
Turn straight onto TN 240
10 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 240
11
Continue on SR 20; SR 240
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 20; SR 240
12
Turn straight onto TN 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
TN 20
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 43
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Lawrenceburg Highway
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
15
Merge onto I 65
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 65
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
18
Merge onto I 840
21 mi
·
22 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
24
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
25
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
27
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
28
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
29
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
30
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
31
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
32
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
For this 3h 20m drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $25, and it’s always wise to top off before heading out. A specific tip for this route: note that Wayne Road accounts for the longest continuous stretch, so plan your breaks before or after this segment if you prefer variety.
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 78.4 miles from Selmer, TN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 34 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Selmer, 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 Selmer, TN
This is one driving day of about 156.7 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Selmer, 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 Wayne Road for about 31.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.4 miles from Selmer, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 128.1 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
128.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 59A-B
Toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville
7
128.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 59A
Toward 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro
7
150 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
7
153.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 13m 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
6
156.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 18m in
|
US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231 / Northwest Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.50 one way
$49.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.16 | $60.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.60 | $69.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
| Efficient EV | 39.2 | 0 | $13.71 | $6.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.94 | $10.03 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Murfreesboro, TN
Morning in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
7:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Lawrenceburg, TN
78 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
4 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 20m 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?
This route is 57% highway, meaning you'll experience a mix of driving conditions. The longest stretch on a single road is 31.1 miles on Wayne Road. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads, which will likely involve more local traffic and intersections. Given the profile, you'll notice the change in pace as you move between these road types.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.1 mi on Wayne Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 128.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 156.7 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 128.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Selmer, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Knoxville and 840: Knoxville.
Knoxville
128.1 mi in
|
~2h 44m
840: Knoxville
128.3 mi in
|
~2h 44m
About the Cities
Arriving in Murfreesboro, TN
Full guide →Murfreesboro is a city in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is the largest suburb of Nashville and the sixth largest city in Tennessee. Since the 1990s, Murfreesboro has been Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest undergraduate university in the state of Tennessee, with almost 23,000 students in 2014.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 156.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.1 miles on Wayne Road. 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 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 128.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Murfreesboro, 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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