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

The driving distance from Chuckey, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.4 miles (337 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.24 mi
04h 08m
Flight
209.42 mi
337.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.42 mi
Kilometers
337.03 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.24 mi
Kilometers
417.21 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 PM CST
Return by in Chuckey
Sun, Nov 8, 2:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuckey
2026-11-07T17:51
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuckey
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Chuckey
129.4 mi
02h 04m
To City of Murfreesboro
129.9 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.4 mi · 25 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Chuckey and City of 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 51%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 21%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
42.5 mi · 16%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
Chuckey Highway
2.08 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.8 mi
209.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 04m from Chuckey
Leave By
8:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chuckey and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.4 miles from Chuckey and 129.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 209.4 miles (337 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuckey and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 209.42 mi (337.03 km).

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#1 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
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: Chuckey Highway (-82.68802, 36.21577)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.63 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.87
18.3 gal · 69.26 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $33.43 $66.87
Mid-grade $4.13 $37.76 $75.52
Premium $4.55 $41.60 $83.19
Diesel $5.88 $53.76 $107.51

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chuckey, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Chuckey is 17:51:32, although it is 16:51:32 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.