How far is Baxter, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Baxter, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
58.61 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.85 mi
75.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.85 mi
Kilometers
75.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.61 mi
Kilometers
94.32 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Return by in Baxter
Thu, Apr 23, 3:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baxter
2026-04-23T01:19
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
36.4 mi
00h 36m
To Murfreesboro
22.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baxter and 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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Baxter Road
44.9 mi · 77%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 36%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 2%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 36m from Baxter
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Baxter and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 36.4 miles from Baxter and 22.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Baxter and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 46.85 mi (75.4 km).

Baxter

#1 Baxter

Town of the United States

Population1,543
Coordinates36.1536700, -85.6435900
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Baxter Road (-85.643574, 36.153647)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baxter and Murfreesboro. The current time is 01:19:37.

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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.