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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Arlington, TN is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.5 miles (128 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
97.66 mi
02h 11m
Flight
79.54 mi
128 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.54 mi
Kilometers
128 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.66 mi
Kilometers
157.17 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Fri, May 1, 2:52 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, May 1, 5:03 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 Arlington
Fri, May 1, 2:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Burns
TN

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

From City of Murfreesboro
48.8 mi
01h 05m
To Arlington
48.8 mi
01h 05m

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

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West College Street

    147 m · 10 sec · West College Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pond Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Pond Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Yellow Creek Road

    14.1 mi · 25 min · Yellow Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Arlington Street

    566 ft · 27 sec · Arlington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Roby Street

    9 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Roby Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
56.7 mi · 58%
Yellow Creek Road
20.4 mi · 21%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
Pond Road
2.63 mi · 3%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
79.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burns
01h 05m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 48.8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 79.5 miles (128 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.01 one way or $26.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Burns

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

50 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 79.54 mi (128 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

Town in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,748
Coordinates36.3145000, -87.7130800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Arlington (-87.71308, 36.3145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.05 L · about $13.01
Round trip
$26.02
6.9 gal · 26.1 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.01 $26.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.67 $29.35
Premium $4.65 $16.06 $32.11
Diesel $5.30 $18.30 $36.60

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 Arlington. The current time is 00:41:15.

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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.