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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bradford, TN is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.61 mi
03h 25m
Flight
135.15 mi
217.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.15 mi
Kilometers
217.51 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.61 mi
Kilometers
277.79 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Bradford
Sat, May 30, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From City of Murfreesboro
86.2 mi
01h 42m
To Bradford
86.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 104

    1142 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto TN 104

    7.9 mi · 11 min · TN 104

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Broadway of America

    2554 ft · 51 sec · Broadway of America

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oasis Road

    698 ft · 32 sec · Oasis Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Atwood Highway

    9 m · 2 sec · Atwood Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Cades Atwood Road

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bradford Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Bradford Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Milan Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Milan Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    47 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    842 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
128 mi · 74%
TN 104
7.87 mi · 5%
Milan Highway
5.87 mi · 3%
Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 3%
Broadway of America
5.2 mi · 3%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

74.8 mi · 01h 20m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 42m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 86.4 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 135.15 mi (217.51 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 Bradford

Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,011
Coordinates36.0764500, -88.8100600
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Bradford (-88.81006, 36.07645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $22.97
Round trip
$45.93
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.97 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.90 $51.80
Premium $4.65 $28.34 $56.69
Diesel $5.30 $32.30 $64.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Bradford. The current time is 16:50:02.

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.