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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Ardmore, TN is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
88.07 mi
01h 40m
Flight
64.25 mi
103.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.25 mi
Kilometers
103.4 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.07 mi
Kilometers
141.74 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Fri, May 1, 2:21 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, May 1, 4:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-01T00:41
Arrive Ardmore
Fri, May 1, 2:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
44.1 mi
00h 50m
To Ardmore
44 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 31, 7: Ardmore, Huntsville

    790 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1776 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 7

    1821 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 7

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
57.8 mi · 66%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 24%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.94 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 50m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 44 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 64.25 mi (103.4 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 Ardmore

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

Population1,218
Coordinates34.9920300, -86.8466700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Ardmore (-86.84667, 34.99203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $11.73
Round trip
$23.46
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.73 $23.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.23 $26.45
Premium $4.65 $14.47 $28.95
Diesel $5.30 $16.50 $32.99

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Ardmore. The current time is 00:41:16.

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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.