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

The driving distance from Altamont, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
57.01 mi
01h 06m
Flight
48.3 mi
77.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.3 mi
Kilometers
77.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.01 mi
Kilometers
91.75 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 26, 5:38 AM CDT
Return by in Altamont
Tue, May 26, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altamont
2026-05-26T04:32
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 26, 5:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altamont
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Altamont
33.5 mi
00h 33m
To City of Murfreesboro
23.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cumberland Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Cumberland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pelham Road

    59 m · 15 sec · Pelham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pelham Road

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Pelham Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Elkhead Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Elkhead Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Elkhead Road
54.9 mi · 96%
Pelham Road
9.97 mi · 17%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 2%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi · 1%
SR 99
0.38 mi · 1%
SR 99 East
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Elkhead Road

Merge slight left

47.2 mi · 00h 51m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 33m from Altamont
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.5 miles from Altamont and 23.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Altamont and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altamont and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 48.3 mi (77.73 km).

Altamont

#1 Altamont

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,055
Coordinates35.4295200, -85.7230300
Altitude565
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: Cumberland Street (-85.722762, 35.429502)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.62 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.24 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Altamont and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 04:32:12.

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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.