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

The driving distance from Baxter, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
73.12 mi
01h 12m
Flight
47.63 mi
76.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.63 mi
Kilometers
76.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.12 mi
Kilometers
117.67 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM CDT
Return by in Baxter
Wed, Sep 23, 4:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baxter
2026-09-23T14:08
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 3:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baxter
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Baxter
36.5 mi
00h 36m
To City of Murfreesboro
36.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Baxter Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Old Baxter Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1059 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baxter and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Baxter Road
44.9 mi · 61%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 29%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 5%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Baxter Road

Merge slight left

40.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 36m from Baxter
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baxter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baxter to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Baxter and 36.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $20.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baxter and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baxter and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 47.63 mi (76.66 km).

Baxter

#1 Baxter

Town of the United States

Population1,543
Coordinates36.1536700, -85.6435900
Altitude313
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: Old Baxter Road (-85.643574, 36.153647)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.77 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$20.99
5.16 gal · 19.54 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $10.50 $20.99
Mid-grade $4.53 $11.68 $23.36
Premium $4.94 $12.74 $25.49
Diesel $6.22 $16.03 $32.07

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baxter and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:08:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.