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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Coalfield, TN is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.23 mi
03h 05m
Flight
111.92 mi
180.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.92 mi
Kilometers
180.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.23 mi
Kilometers
261.08 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coalfield
Sun, Nov 8, 6:47 PM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 8:52 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-08T14:41
Arrive Coalfield
Sun, Nov 8, 5:47 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EST

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

Leave by
10:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
81 mi
01h 32m
To Coalfield
81.2 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winter Gap Road

    649 ft · 13 sec · Winter Gap Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Knoxville Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Meredith Lane

    20 m · 3 sec · Meredith Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Meredith Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 70%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 13%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 6%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
Knoxville Highway
3.99 mi · 2%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.3 mi
111.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 32m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Coalfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 81.2 miles from Coalfield.

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

The direct path is about 111.9 miles (180.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Coalfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Coalfield. Straight-line distance: 111.92 mi (180.11 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 Coalfield

Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0289700, -84.4207600
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Coalfield (-84.42076, 36.02897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.67 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.49
11.44 gal · 43.34 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $20.75 $41.49
Mid-grade $4.10 $23.46 $46.92
Premium $4.52 $25.85 $51.71
Diesel $5.86 $33.50 $67.00

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Coalfield, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 14:41:40, although it is 15:41:40 in Coalfield.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.