How far is Bluff City, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Bluff City, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluff City and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluff City and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
795 ft · 39 sec · Carter Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Holston Drive
119 m · 19 sec · Holston Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bluff City Highway
2 mi · 4 min · Bluff City Highway
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Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn left onto I 81 South
1796 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn right
1038 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn right onto Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluff City and City of Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Nashville
Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
133 mi · 02h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluff City to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 291.2 miles (468.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Bluff City and 145.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.73 one way or $77.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bluff City and City of Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluff City and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 235.36 mi (378.77 km).
#1 Bluff City
City in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,670 |
| Coordinates | 36.4742700, -82.2609700 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 37m |
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 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.68 | $87.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.80 | $95.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $54.47 | $108.94 |
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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