Origin
Waverly, TN
Night in Waverly on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, 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 56m
Distance
91.6 mi
147 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 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, TN
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City of Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Waverly to Murfreesboro, expect a straightforward 100.9-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You will spend your time navigating local roads like North Court Square, East Main Street, and East Acre Avenue rather than hopping on major interstates. Budget around $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Tennessee cities. This route is ideal for those who prefer local driving over highway cruising and want a direct, efficient path between the two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.8 miles from Waverly, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee National Guard Parkway | 52.2 mi | 55m |
| US 70 | 21.6 mi | 32m |
| SR 46 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 40 | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| I 24 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Old Fort Parkway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
— 52.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Mill Street
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Court Square
330 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Court Square
3
Continue on East Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left onto East Acre Avenue
114 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Acre Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 70
22 mi
·
32 min
·
US 70
6
Continue on US 70 Business
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Street
7
Turn right onto SR 46
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 46
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 40
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
I 40
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
11
Merge onto I 840
52 mi
·
55 min
·
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53A
Toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 24
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 78B
Toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
Use the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto SR 96
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight left
341 ft
·
14 sec
17
Turn left onto Golf Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Golf Lane
18
Arrive at destination
Golf Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 100.9-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule without needing to plan for long-haul fatigue. With no scheduled stops required, you can pace the drive however you like, though keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $15 estimate. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns that characterize this non-highway path. One concrete tip for this specific trip is to account for the lack of long, straight stretches; allow yourself a bit of extra time to navigate the turns comfortably rather than rushing. Being prepared for a local, turn-intensive drive will ensure your arrival in Murfreesboro is smooth and stress-free.
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 45.8 miles from Waverly, TN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.2 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 34m
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 Waverly, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Waverly, TN
This is one driving day of about 91.6 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Waverly, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tennessee National Guard Parkway for about 52.2 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 45.8 miles from Waverly, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 89.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Court Square
At end of road, turn left onto North Court Square
Navigation decision point
6
24.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
SR 46
Turn right onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
85.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m 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
89.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.32 one way
$28.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.63 | $35.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
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 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 | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
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.
Destination
City of Murfreesboro, TN
Night in City of Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
10% chance
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
19 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
1h 56m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 88.5
View on nps.gov
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features 0% highway travel, meaning you will be navigating surface streets for the entire 100.9-mile duration. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Court Square, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a slower, more technical driving experience. The road's personality is defined by its local character, requiring your full attention as you transition through the various segments of the journey. You will find that the constant changes in direction make the 1 hour and 40 minute drive feel quite different from a standard highway commute.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.2 mi on Tennessee National Guard Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Tennessee National Guard Parkway and US 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Court Square.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (North Court Square): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 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.
On the drive from Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.
Franklin
32.7 mi in
|
~48m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m 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 52.2 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 City of Murfreesboro, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (North Court Square): Navigation decision point; at 24.4 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield and Fort Donelson 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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