How far is Bolivar, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Bolivar, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.6 miles (244 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.48 mi
03h 02m
Flight
151.59 mi
243.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.59 mi
Kilometers
243.96 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.48 mi
Kilometers
295.29 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 1:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-16T07:38
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bolivar
91.6 mi
01h 31m
To Murfreesboro
91.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Highland Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Highland Avenue

    1 km · 57 sec · South Highland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    150 m · 9 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Cumberland Street

    590 ft · 8 sec · South Cumberland Street

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Chester Street

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Chester Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 51%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 28%
North Main Street
23.4 mi · 13%
South Highland Avenue
3.89 mi · 2%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
East Chester Street
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Whitehall Street

Merge slight left

89.2 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
151.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 31m from Bolivar
Leave By
10:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.5 miles (295.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Bolivar and 91.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 151.6 miles (244 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 151.59 mi (243.96 km).

Bolivar

#1 Bolivar

City in Tennessee

Population4,845
Coordinates35.2561900, -88.9878400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-88.987841, 35.256172)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.51 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 49.02 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Murfreesboro. The current time is 07:38:35.

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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.