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

The driving distance from Bradford, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
168.64 mi
02h 49m
Flight
135.15 mi
217.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.15 mi
Kilometers
217.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.64 mi
Kilometers
271.4 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 6:40 PM CDT
Return by in Bradford
Sat, May 30, 9:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-30T15:50
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 6:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Bradford
85.9 mi
01h 24m
To City of Murfreesboro
82.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    842 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cades Atwood Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Atwood Highway

    9 m · 1 sec · Atwood Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oasis Road

    698 ft · 31 sec · Oasis Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    9.1 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 220

    4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway of America

    2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America

  12. 12

    Turn left onto TN 104

    8 mi · 11 min · TN 104

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward SR 104

    1235 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 104
75.5 mi · 45%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 31%
TN 104
7.96 mi · 5%
Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 3%
State Highway 220
4.51 mi · 3%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 104

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 24m from Bradford
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.9 miles from Bradford and 82.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of 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 Bradford and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 135.15 mi (217.51 km).

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#1 Bradford

Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates36.0764500, -88.8100600
Altitude111
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: East Main Street (-88.810056, 36.076329)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.87
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.44 $44.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.31 $50.61
Premium $4.65 $27.69 $55.38
Diesel $5.30 $31.56 $63.12

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 15:50:55.

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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.