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

The driving distance from Ardmore, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
87.6 mi
01h 23m
Flight
64.25 mi
103.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.25 mi
Kilometers
103.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.6 mi
Kilometers
140.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, May 1, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Fri, May 1, 4:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-05-01T01:52
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, May 1, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ardmore
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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Ardmore
43.7 mi
00h 41m
To City of Murfreesboro
43.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 7

    2003 ft · 31 sec · State Highway 7

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward Nashville

    1290 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and City of 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
57.2 mi · 65%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi · 24%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 2%
840
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 01m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 41m from Ardmore
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ardmore and Partly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Ardmore and 43.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ardmore and Partly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ardmore and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 64.25 mi (103.4 km).

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#1 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
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: Main Street (-86.846667, 34.992043)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Ardmore and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 01:52:58.

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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.