How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Alcoa, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Alcoa, TN is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Town in Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Alcoa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Alcoa.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
140.2 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville
1129 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway
10.7 mi · 13 min · Pellissippi Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 129 South: Alcoa, Maryville
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alcoa Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Alcoa Highway
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Wright Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Wright Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Edison Street
1313 ft · 37 sec · East Edison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Springbrook Road
29 m · 3 sec · Springbrook Road
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Turn left onto Springbrook Road
35 m · 5 sec · Springbrook Road
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Continue on Springbrook Road
12 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Springbrook Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Alcoa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Alcoa?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 91.5 miles from Alcoa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Alcoa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alcoa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Alcoa. Straight-line distance: 136.51 mi (219.69 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alcoa
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,382 |
| Coordinates | 35.7895300, -83.9737900 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alcoa (-83.97379, 35.78953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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