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

The driving distance from Carthage, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
56.96 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.72 mi
60.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.96 mi
Kilometers
91.67 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Carthage
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carthage
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carthage
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Carthage
28.5 mi
00h 30m
To City of Murfreesboro
28.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Futtrell Alley

    27 m · 7 sec · Futtrell Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Avenue

    42 m · 13 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    828 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Upper Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Upper Ferry Road
23.7 mi · 42%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 37%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 6%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 2%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Upper Ferry Road

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 24m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 30m from Carthage
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Carthage and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Carthage and 28.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carthage and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carthage and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.72 mi (60.7 km).

Carthage

#1 Carthage

Town in Tennessee, USA

Population2,331
Coordinates36.2522800, -85.9516500
Altitude157
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: Futtrell Alley (-85.951462, 36.252263)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $7.58
Round trip
$15.16
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.58 $15.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.65 $9.35 $18.71
Diesel $5.30 $10.66 $21.32

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 Carthage and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 00:59:42.

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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.