How far is Brentwood, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Brentwood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 173.4 miles (279 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.34 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128.67 mi
207.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.67 mi
Kilometers
207.08 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.34 mi
Kilometers
278.97 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 2:24 AM CDT
Return by in Brentwood
Sun, Apr 19, 6:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brentwood
2026-04-19T00:42
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brentwood
9:30 PM EDT
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Brentwood
86.7 mi
01h 20m
To Murfreesboro
86.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Andes Road

    1468 ft · 40 sec · Andes Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Chert Pit Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Chert Pit Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Middlebrook Pike

    2804 ft · 1 min · Middlebrook Pike

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Cedar Bluff Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 40, I 75

    60 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 77%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
I 40 West
9.6 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.58 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 20m from Brentwood
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Brentwood and Partly 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 Brentwood to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Brentwood and 86.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brentwood and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brentwood and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brentwood and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 128.67 mi (207.08 km).

Brentwood

#1 Brentwood

A city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Population42,876
Coordinates35.9561900, -84.0951900
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Andes Road (-84.095591, 35.955998)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.03 $52.06
Premium $4.65 $28.48 $56.96
Diesel $5.30 $32.46 $64.92

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Brentwood, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Brentwood is 00:42:54, although it is 23:42:54 in Murfreesboro.

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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.