How far is Ardmore, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Ardmore, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
88.46 mi
01h 25m
Flight
64.33 mi
103.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.33 mi
Kilometers
103.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Return by in Ardmore
Thu, Apr 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ardmore
2026-04-23T02:54
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
44.1 mi
00h 42m
To Murfreesboro
44.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ardmore and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ardmore and 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 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%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.94 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 42m from Ardmore
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ardmore and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 44.1 miles from Ardmore and 44.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ardmore and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 64.33 mi (103.53 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
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-86.846667, 34.992043)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.53
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.77 $23.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $4.65 $14.52 $29.04
Diesel $5.30 $16.55 $33.10

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 Ardmore and Murfreesboro. The current time is 02:54:25.

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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.