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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Brownsville, TN is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161 miles (259.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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
179.58 mi
03h 21m
Flight
161.01 mi
259.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.01 mi
Kilometers
259.12 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.58 mi
Kilometers
289 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-11T03:46
Arrive Brownsville
Sat, Apr 11, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 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
89.7 mi
01h 40m
To Brownsville
89.9 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 toward North Washington Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
163 mi · 91%
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
Golf Lane
0.41 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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
161 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 40m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Brownsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 89.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 89.9 miles from Brownsville.

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

The direct path is about 161 miles (259.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Brownsville. Straight-line distance: 161.01 mi (259.12 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Brownsville

Town in Haywood County, Tennessee, United States

Population9,232
Coordinates35.5939700, -89.2622900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Brownsville (-89.26229, 35.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
23.99 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 47.98 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Brownsville. The current time is 03:46:56.

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.