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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Apison, TN is about 122 miles (196.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
122.02 mi
02h 26m
Flight
96.68 mi
155.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.68 mi
Kilometers
155.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.02 mi
Kilometers
196.37 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
61 mi
01h 13m
To Apison
61 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on New Salem Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Apison Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Apison Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
106 mi · 87%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 6%
Apison Pike
6.6 mi · 5%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi
SR 317
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 59m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
96.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 13m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Apison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 61 miles from Apison.

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

The direct path is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 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 Apison, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Apison. Straight-line distance: 96.68 mi (155.59 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Apison (-85.02384, 35.02396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.3 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.6 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Apison, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 19:41:57, although it is 20:41:57 in Apison.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.