How far is Alamo, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Alamo, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.77 mi
02h 43m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.77 mi
Kilometers
279.66 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Return by in Alamo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alamo
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alamo
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Alamo
86.9 mi
01h 21m
To City of Murfreesboro
86.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bells Street

    2734 ft · 57 sec · South Bells Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    578 ft · 26 sec · West Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Conley Road

    2593 ft · 2 min · Conley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 56%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 30%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
South Bells Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40 East

Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

97.1 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 21m from Alamo
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alamo and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alamo to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 173.8 miles (279.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Alamo and 86.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.27 km).

Alamo

#1 Alamo

Human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,260
Coordinates35.7847900, -89.1172900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: S Bells St (-89.117285, 35.78479)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.21 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.42 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alamo and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 04:29:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.