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Trip from Troy, 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
4h 3m
Distance
202.1 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
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6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
Troy to Murfreesboro is 202.1 miles and takes about 4 hours and 3 minutes via I 40 and TN 22, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Tennessee, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast. It's a straightforward, predominantly highway drive that's easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Given its relatively short duration, you'll likely find yourself arriving with plenty of time to spare for your onward journey or evening plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.1 miles from Troy, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 68 mi | 1h 12m |
| TN 22 | 56.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| US 51 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Reelfoot Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| SR 22 Bypass | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 68 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on SR 184
65 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left onto TN 21
0.4 mi
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42 sec
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West Harper Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 51; SR 21
7.3 mi
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10 min
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US 51; SR 21
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 431
3.7 mi
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7 min
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West Reelfoot Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.8 mi
·
1 min
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward TN 22 South: Martin
7
Merge onto TN 22
13 mi
·
13 min
·
TN 22
8
Keep slight left at fork onto TN 22
31 mi
·
41 min
·
TN 22
Toward TN 22 South: Dresden
9
Continue on SR 22 Business
390 ft
·
9 sec
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SR 22 Business
10
Turn right onto US 70A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Veterans Drive North
11
Turn left onto SR 22 Bypass
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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SR 22 Bypass
12
Turn right onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Lexington Street
13
Turn right onto TN 22
6.5 mi
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8 min
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TN 22
14
Continue on SR 22; SR 424
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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Lexington Clarksburg Road
15
Continue on TN 22
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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TN 22
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
17
Merge onto I 40
68 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 40
18
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
19
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto SR 96
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
25
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
26
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
27
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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West Main Street
28
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
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South Maple Street
29
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
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South Public Square
30
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
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East Main Street
31
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
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East Main Street
32
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
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3 sec
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South Spring Street
33
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, this is a perfect same-day trip, so you can leave whenever it suits your schedule. There's only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps midway through the 202.1-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 68-mile stretch on I 40 where services might be spaced out. The $32 fuel cost estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to top off before departing Troy to ensure a smooth drive to Murfreesboro.
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 101.1 miles from Troy, TN, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68 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 44 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Troy, 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 Troy, TN
This is one driving day of about 202.1 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Troy, 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 I 40 for about 68 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.1 miles from Troy, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
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Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
The Bug Man
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 201.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
7.7 mi into trip
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~11m in
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TN 431 / West Reelfoot Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto TN 431 / West Reelfoot Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
74.2 mi into trip
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~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexing...
7
195.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m 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
199.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
6
201.5 mi into trip
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~4h 2m in
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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
$31.60 one way
$63.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.89 | $77.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.22 | $9.70 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.68 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.29 | $12.93 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Troy, TN
Late night in Troy on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
17 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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 heavily focused on highways, with 94% of the drive taking place on faster roads like I 40 and Tennessee National Guard Parkway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 68 miles on I 40, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the journey is on these main arteries, there are brief transitions onto state routes like TN 22, which can offer a slight change of scenery before rejoining the primary highway network. Expect a consistent driving experience for most of the 4 hours and 3 minutes.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and TN 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near TN 431 / West Reelfoot Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 202.1 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 7.7 miles (TN 431 / West Reelfoot Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.4 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 Troy, TN and Murfreesboro, TN, road signs point toward Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon and Franklin.
Primary Sr 22: Parkers Crossroad
74.2 mi in
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~1h 41m
Lexington
74.2 mi in
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~1h 41m
Huntingdon
74.2 mi in
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~1h 41m
Franklin
142.4 mi in
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~2h 54m
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 4h 3m. Total distance: 202.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (TN 431 / West Reelfoot Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 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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