Origin
Waverly, TN
Night in Waverly on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, TN to 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 57m
Distance
92.4 mi
149 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 49m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
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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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 92.4-mile drive from Waverly, TN, to Murfreesboro, TN, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under two hours. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up overnight. You'll be spending about 94% of your time on highways, making for an efficient journey. Expect to spend around $14 on fuel for this route. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory throughout. This is a practical and quick option for getting between these two Tennessee locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.2 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 | 2 mi | 3m |
| West College Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 1.3 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 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Fort Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
181 ft
·
6 sec
18
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S; US 231
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northwest Broad Street
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Turn right onto South Maple Street
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Maple Street
21
Turn slight left onto South Public Square
467 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Public Square
22
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
23
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
24
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
25
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
With a duration of just 1 hour and 57 minutes, this is a flexible drive, allowing you to depart at your convenience. Given its short length and highway focus, extensive stops aren't strictly necessary, but you can easily add brief breaks if desired. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 52.2 miles on Tennessee National Guard Parkway, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination. This route is straightforward, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the efficient journey to Murfreesboro.
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 46.2 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 46.2 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 92.4 miles and 1h 57m.
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 46.2 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 24.4 and 91.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
6
91.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
$14.45 one way
$28.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.40 | $40.80 |
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: 32.3 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 | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
| Efficient EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.09 | $3.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.91 |
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
Murfreesboro, TN
Night in Murfreesboro on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog
SSW 0 to 5 mph
19% 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 57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, designed for efficient travel. With 94% of the route on highways, you'll experience mostly high-speed driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 52.2 miles along Tennessee National Guard Parkway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. You'll primarily navigate using Tennessee National Guard Parkway, US 70, and SR 46, which are well-established roadways. This route offers a consistent driving experience without many dramatic shifts in road type.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 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?
9/10
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 around 24.4 miles in near SR 46.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 17 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: 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; at 85.7 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 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 57m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m 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 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: 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; at 85.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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