How far is Algood, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Algood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
72.69 mi
01h 26m
Flight
57.92 mi
93.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.92 mi
Kilometers
93.22 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.69 mi
Kilometers
116.99 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Algood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Algood
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Algood
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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Algood
42.9 mi
00h 43m
To Murfreesboro
29.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
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 Algood and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Avenue North

    596 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Avenue North

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1127 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    139 m · 17 sec · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Algood 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 10th Street
56.3 mi · 78%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 29%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.57 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East 10th Street

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 43m from Algood
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Algood and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Algood and 29.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Algood and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 57.92 mi (93.22 km).

Algood

#1 Algood

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population4,547
Coordinates36.1958900, -85.4485800
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Avenue North (-85.448658, 36.195866)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 Algood and Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:51:08.

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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.