How far is Alcoa, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Alcoa, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 184 miles (296.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.98 mi
02h 50m
Flight
135.44 mi
217.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.44 mi
Kilometers
217.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.98 mi
Kilometers
296.08 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM CDT
Return by in Alcoa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alcoa
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alcoa
9:30 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Alcoa
91.9 mi
01h 25m
To Murfreesboro
92.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alcoa and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alcoa and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Springbrook Road

    7 m · 2 sec · Springbrook Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Springbrook Road

    24 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road

    29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Springbrook Road

    35 m · 4 sec · Springbrook Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Edison Street

    1240 ft · 36 sec · East Edison Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Wright Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    80 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Alcoa Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 North

    1086 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3090 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alcoa and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 72%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Pellissippi Parkway
11.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
8.2 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
North Wright Road
2.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 25m from Alcoa
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alcoa and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alcoa to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 184 miles (296.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Alcoa and 92.1 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.47 one way or $48.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Alcoa and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alcoa and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alcoa and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 135.44 mi (217.97 km).

Alcoa

#1 Alcoa

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,382
Coordinates35.7895300, -83.9737900
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Springbrook Road (-83.973915, 35.789385)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.57 L · about $24.47
Round trip
$48.95
12.98 gal · 49.14 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.47 $48.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.60 $55.20
Premium $4.65 $30.20 $60.41
Diesel $5.30 $34.42 $68.85

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Alcoa, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Alcoa is 22:50:49, although it is 21:50:49 in Murfreesboro.

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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.