How far is Bradford, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Bradford, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.5 mi
02h 51m
Flight
136.26 mi
219.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.26 mi
Kilometers
219.29 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.5 mi
Kilometers
272.78 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 5:25 PM CDT
Return by in Bradford
Sat, May 30, 8:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-30T14:34
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 5:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
86.2 mi
01h 25m
To Murfreesboro
83.2 mi
01h 25m

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
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bradford and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and 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
30 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 25m from Bradford
Leave By
12:48 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 Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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 86.2 miles from Bradford and 83.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 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 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 136.26 mi (219.29 km).

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#1 Bradford

Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates36.0764500, -88.8100600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.810056, 36.076329)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.98 gal
22.64 L · about $22.55
Round trip
$45.10
11.96 gal · 45.28 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.3 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.55 $45.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.43 $50.87
Premium $4.65 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $5.30 $31.72 $63.44

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 Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:34:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.