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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Brighton, TN is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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
209.62 mi
04h 08m
Flight
187.83 mi
302.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.83 mi
Kilometers
302.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.62 mi
Kilometers
337.35 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brighton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 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 Brighton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:44 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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
104.6 mi
02h 04m
To Brighton
104.9 mi
02h 04m

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
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    21.7 mi · 32 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on East Liberty Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · East Liberty Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    725 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Highway 51 South

    1 km · 2 min · Old Highway 51 South

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto East Kenwood Avenue

    1567 ft · 43 sec · East Kenwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kenwood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
163 mi · 78%
West Main Street
21.8 mi · 10%
East Main Street
9.48 mi · 5%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
187.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
02h 04m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 104.9 miles from Brighton.

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

The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 187.83 mi (302.29 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 Brighton

Brighton is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.4839700, -89.7250800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Brighton (-89.72508, 35.48397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.4 gal
28 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.81
14.8 gal · 56 L
Estimated CO2
65.8 kg one way
Round trip: 131.5 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.91 $55.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.47 $62.94
Premium $4.65 $34.44 $68.88
Diesel $5.30 $39.25 $78.50

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

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Brighton. The current time is 19:41:57.

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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.