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

The driving distance from Arlington, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.28 mi
03h 13m
Flight
186.73 mi
300.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.73 mi
Kilometers
300.52 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.28 mi
Kilometers
336.8 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 5:38 PM CDT
Return by in Arlington
Tue, Jun 2, 8:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arlington
2026-06-02T14:24
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 5:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arlington
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Arlington
104.5 mi
01h 36m
To City of Murfreesboro
104.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Walker Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Forrest Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Forrest Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hickory Withe Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hickory Withe Road

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1909 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    146.9 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hickory Withe Road
149 mi · 71%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 25%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
Forrest Street
1.39 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Hickory Withe Road

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
186.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 36m from Arlington
Leave By
10:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arlington and Mostly 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 Arlington to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Arlington and 104.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arlington and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arlington and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 186.73 mi (300.52 km).

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#1 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,625
Coordinates35.2962000, -89.6614700
Altitude86
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: Walker Street (-89.661484, 35.296222)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.95 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.9 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Arlington and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:24:22.

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.