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

The driving distance from Brownsville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 179 miles (288.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.99 mi
02h 43m
Flight
161.01 mi
259.12 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Brownsville.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.01 mi
Kilometers
259.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.99 mi
Kilometers
288.06 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM CDT
Return by in Brownsville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brownsville
2026-10-15T14:48
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brownsville
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 Brownsville
89.4 mi
01h 21m
To City of Murfreesboro
89.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    92 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lafayette Avenue

    20 m · 1 sec · North Lafayette Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    97 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 70: Fort Pillow State Historic Park

    784 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brownsville 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70
110 mi · 62%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 29%
East Main Street
9.73 mi · 5%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

US 70

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 21m from Brownsville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brownsville and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179 miles (288.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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 89.4 miles from Brownsville and 89.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.67 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Brownsville and Partly Cloudy 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 Brownsville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 161.01 mi (259.12 km).

Brownsville

#1 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
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: North Washington Avenue (-89.262208, 35.593995)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.91 L · about $24.67
Round trip
$49.35
12.64 gal · 47.82 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $24.67 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.37 $27.59 $55.17
Premium $4.77 $30.17 $60.34
Diesel $6.00 $37.93 $75.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Brownsville and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:48:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.