Origin
Sparta, TN
Morning in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparta, 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 29m
Distance
68.9 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparta, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Sparta to Murfreesboro, you can expect a manageable 68.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning there is no need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel will comfortably cover your transit between these two Southeast Tennessee locations. Since the entire route stays within the same region, you won't experience drastic climate or geographic shifts, allowing for a straightforward commute. It is a practical, efficient connection that serves well for those needing to move between these cities without a complex itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Bone Cave Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Sparta Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Spencer Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 84
30 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 70
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bockman Way
3
Turn left onto TN 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mayberry Street
4
Continue on TN 1
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Broadway of America
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto US 70S; SR 111
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Spencer Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 70S
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Bone Cave Parkway
9
Continue on US 70S
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Sparta Highway
10
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
11
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
12
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
13
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
15
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
16
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
17
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
18
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
19
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
20
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
21
Continue on US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
22
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
23
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
24
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
25
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Sparta, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70 / West Bockman Way
Turn right onto US 70 / West Bockman Way
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Turn left onto TN 1 / Mayberry Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 70S / Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70S / Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
29.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.77 one way
$21.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.21 | $30.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.23 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in City of Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
8:42 AM
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
4 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 29m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route relies on navigating roads like the John Bragg Highway, Nashville Highway, and Bone Cave Parkway. With only 19% of the trip consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time on local roads that require more driver engagement. Your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving occurs on the John Bragg Highway, spanning 15.6 miles. This configuration creates a varied experience where you move away from the high-speed intensity of major interstates. Prepare for frequent adjustments in your steering and speed as the road character shifts throughout the 89-minute duration.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on John Bragg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 70 / West Bockman Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.9 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (US 70 / West Bockman Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 68.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 70 / West Bockman Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (TN 1 / Mayberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
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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