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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Fairview, TN is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
48.84 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.84 mi
Kilometers
78.6 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:37 PM CST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-06T14:31
Arrive Fairview
Fri, Nov 6, 3:37 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Franklin
TN

The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
24.4 mi
00h 33m
To Fairview
24.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.3 mi · 11 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31A, US 41A: Shelbyville, Lewisburg

    2443 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Horton Highway

    2665 ft · 58 sec · Horton Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Murfreesboro Road

  10. 10

    Continue on 3rd Avenue South

    1761 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Avenue South

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Public Square

    80 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    872 ft · 21 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue North

    655 ft · 21 sec · 5th Avenue North

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Highway 96

    11.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 96

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Murfreesboro Road
12.8 mi · 26%
State Highway 96
11.8 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
10.3 mi · 21%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 8%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 3%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Murfreesboro Road

Turn left onto Murfreesboro Road

12.8 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 33m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:18 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Fairview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 24.5 miles from Fairview.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Fairview.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

81 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Fairview. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.76 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 Fairview

Fairview is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9820100, -87.1214000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Fairview (-87.1214, 35.98201)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.52 L · about $6.33
Round trip
$12.67
3.44 gal · 13.04 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $6.33 $12.67
Mid-grade $4.15 $7.14 $14.28
Premium $4.56 $7.85 $15.70
Diesel $5.90 $10.14 $20.29

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Fairview. The current time is 14:31:32.

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.