How far is Alexandria, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Alexandria, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.26 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.6 mi
41.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.26 mi
Kilometers
51.91 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Fri, Apr 17, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-17T10:18
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Auburntown
TN

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

From Alexandria
15.9 mi
00h 20m
To Murfreesboro
16.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    16 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    118 m · 12 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Nashville Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    25.2 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Middle Tennessee Boulevard

    1125 ft · 36 sec · Middle Tennessee Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Greenland Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    1761 ft · 58 sec · North Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1897 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville Highway
3.85 mi · 12%
High Street
0.95 mi · 3%
Greenland Drive
0.8 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
North Highland Avenue
0.33 mi · 1%
Middle Tennessee Boulevard
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

25.2 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburntown
00h 20m from Alexandria
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Auburntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Alexandria and 16.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Auburntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburntown, 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 Auburntown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

65 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

Population1,020
Coordinates36.0775600, -86.0333200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.033319, 36.077572)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.31 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.62 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Murfreesboro. The current time is 10:18:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.