How far is Athens, TN from Murray Store, TN?
The driving distance from Athens, TN to Murray Store, TN is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Human settlement in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Murray Store.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Murray Store.
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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
76 m · 6 sec · Green Street
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Turn slight right onto Ingleside Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Ingleside Avenue
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Continue on John J Duncan Parkway
4 mi · 6 min · John J Duncan Parkway
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Continue on Clearwater Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Clearwater Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 250
675 ft · 30 sec · County Road 250
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 250
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Murray Store.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clearwater Road
Continue on Clearwater Road
6.86 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Murray Store?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Niota is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Athens and 8.6 miles from Murray Store.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Murray Store. Straight-line distance: 12.16 mi (19.57 km).
#1 Athens
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 14,120 |
| Coordinates | 35.4428500, -84.5929900 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murray Store
Murray Store is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6170200, -84.6241000 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Murray Store (-84.6241, 35.61702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.26 | $4.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
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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