Origin
Spencer, TN
Morning in Spencer on Sunday
Local time
11:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spencer, 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 24m
Distance
61.4 mi
99 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spencer, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 61.4-mile drive from Spencer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll be navigating primarily on John Bragg Highway and SR 30, with a segment on Nashville Highway. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, this is an economical journey. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, and since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily complete it in a single day. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll experience a consistent regional feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| SR 30 | 15.4 mi | 22m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Sparta Highway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
John Bragg Highway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Sparta Street
42 ft
·
4 sec
·
Sparta Street
2
Turn right onto SR 30
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 30
3
At end of road, turn right onto SR 30
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 30
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
101 ft
·
2 sec
6
Turn left onto US 70S
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Sparta Highway
7
Continue on US 70S
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Sparta Street
8
Continue on US 70S
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
9
Take the exit onto US 70S
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 70S
10
Keep slight left at fork
422 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
13
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
14
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
15
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
16
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
17
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
18
Continue on US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Broad Street
19
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
20
Turn straight onto SR 96
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Old Fort Parkway
21
Turn right onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Spencer, 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 0 and 22 — 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
|
SR 30
Turn right onto SR 30
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 30
At end of road, turn right onto SR 30
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
21.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
22 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.60 one way
$19.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.82 | $23.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.45 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.37 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
11:16 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 24m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 31% of your journey on higher-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. This suggests a blend of more open road driving interspersed with potentially slower, more local sections as you approach your destination. The road character will likely shift, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous stretch.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 30.
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 61.4 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: near the start (SR 30): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 15.6 miles on John Bragg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 30): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 30): Navigation decision point; at 15.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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