How far is Ashland City, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Ashland City, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
55.8 mi
01h 02m
Flight
47.9 mi
77.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.8 mi
Kilometers
89.8 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 25, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland City
Sat, Apr 25, 7:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland City
2026-04-25T05:33
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 25, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland City
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
Berry Hill
TN

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

From Ashland City
26.9 mi
00h 31m
To Murfreesboro
28.9 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland City and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ashland City Highway

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Ashland City Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clarksville Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clarksville Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Clarksville Pike

    678 ft · 22 sec · Clarksville Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa L Parks Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Rosa L Parks Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Jefferson Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spring Street

    1073 ft · 24 sec · Spring Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1082 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Downtown Loop

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland City 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
26.7 mi · 48%
Ashland City Highway
14.2 mi · 25%
Rosa L Parks Boulevard
2.79 mi · 5%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 4%
Downtown Loop
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
47.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 31m from Ashland City
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland City to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Ashland City and 28.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland City and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.08 km).

Ashland City

#1 Ashland City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population4,748
Coordinates36.2742200, -87.0641700
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.064052, 36.274278)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.45 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.9 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland City and Murfreesboro. The current time is 05:33:00.

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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.