How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Fayetteville, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Fayetteville, TN is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Continue on New Salem Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231 South: Shelbyville
3033 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on North Main Street
2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard
25.7 mi · 33 min · North Cannon Boulevard
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Continue on Mulberry Avenue
2596 ft · 48 sec · Mulberry Avenue
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Continue on College Street East
1224 ft · 28 sec · College Street East
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Turn left onto Main Avenue South
24 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Fayetteville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Cannon Boulevard
Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard
25.7 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Fayetteville?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 26.3 miles from Fayetteville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Fayetteville.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 49.13 mi (79.07 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fayetteville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 7,009 |
| Coordinates | 35.1520300, -86.5705500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fayetteville (-86.57055, 35.15203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.57 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $10.83 | $21.65 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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