How far is Apison, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Apison, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.22 mi
02h 04m
Flight
95.6 mi
153.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.22 mi
Kilometers
196.7 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 10:59 PM CDT
Return by in Apison
Wed, Apr 15, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Apison
2026-04-14T21:54
Arrive Murfreesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Apison
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Apison
61 mi
01h 02m
To Murfreesboro
61.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Apison Pike

    6.5 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Volkswagen Drive

    1506 ft · 43 sec · Volkswagen Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1571 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Apison and 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
105 mi · 86%
Volkswagen Drive
7.48 mi · 6%
Apison Pike
6.54 mi · 5%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 2%
I 24 West
0.69 mi · 1%
US 231
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

105 mi · 01h 59m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 02m from Apison
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Apison 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 Apison to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Apison and 61.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Apison and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Apison and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 95.6 mi (153.86 km).

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#1 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Apison Pike (-85.023895, 35.023936)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Apison, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Apison is 21:54:44, although it is 20:54:44 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.