How far is Athens, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Athens, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Murfreesboro.
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Start on Washington Avenue
57 m · 9 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto North White Street
75 m · 12 sec · North White Street
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Turn left onto East Madison Avenue
943 ft · 26 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Street
3174 ft · 58 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Decatur Pike
13.2 mi · 20 min · Decatur Pike
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Continue on William Jennings Bryan Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · William Jennings Bryan Highway
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Continue on Old Washington Highway
8 mi · 12 min · Old Washington Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
143 m · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Continue on East Colville Street
2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street
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Turn right onto South Chancery Street
645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street
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Turn left onto West Morford Street
1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street
2724 ft · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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15.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Athens and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Athens and 67.5 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Athens and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Athens and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 104.68 mi (168.47 km).
#1 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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