How far is Arlington, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
101.52 mi
01h 55m
Flight
80.66 mi
129.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.66 mi
Kilometers
129.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.52 mi
Kilometers
163.38 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-04-18T20:21
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 10:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
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
Burns
TN

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

From Arlington
48.9 mi
00h 57m
To Murfreesboro
52.6 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Roby Street

    9 m · 7 sec · West Roby Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 26 sec · Arlington Street

  3. 3

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

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Yellow Creek Road

    14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pond Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West College Street

    80 m · 8 sec · West College Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 51%
Yellow Creek Road
14.1 mi · 14%
West Main Street
11.7 mi · 11%
SR 46
8.32 mi · 8%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
Pond Road
2.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
00h 57m from Arlington
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Arlington and 52.6 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 80.66 mi (129.81 km).

Arlington

#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Roby Street (-87.713078, 36.314523)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.56 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
7.16 gal · 27.12 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.23 $30.45
Premium $4.65 $16.66 $33.32
Diesel $5.30 $18.99 $37.98

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and Murfreesboro. The current time is 20:21:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.