How far is Bruceton, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Bruceton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
131.47 mi
02h 06m
Flight
104.57 mi
168.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.57 mi
Kilometers
168.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.47 mi
Kilometers
211.58 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bruceton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bruceton
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bruceton
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
Burns
TN

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

From Bruceton
65.6 mi
01h 03m
To Murfreesboro
65.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    3117 ft · 53 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway of America

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Broadway of America

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    50.1 mi · 54 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · 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 Bruceton 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway of America
55.7 mi · 42%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 40%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 3%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.7 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
01h 03m from Bruceton
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bruceton and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Bruceton and 65.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bruceton and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bruceton and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 104.57 mi (168.29 km).

Bruceton

#1 Bruceton

City in Carroll County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,391
Coordinates36.0381200, -88.2444900
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland Street South (-88.244194, 36.038126)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$34.99
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.50 $34.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.73 $39.47
Premium $4.65 $21.59 $43.19
Diesel $5.30 $24.61 $49.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bruceton and Murfreesboro. The current time is 22:31:37.

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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.