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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Fincastle, TN is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.48 mi
03h 59m
Flight
137.32 mi
221 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.32 mi
Kilometers
221 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.48 mi
Kilometers
314.6 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 AM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 6:57 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-06T22:58
Arrive Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 2:57 AM CST
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
9:02 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
97.5 mi
01h 59m
To Fincastle
98 mi
01h 59m

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
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Glade Springs Road

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 58%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 59m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:02 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Fincastle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 98 miles from Fincastle.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 9:02 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.3 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 Fincastle, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Fincastle. Straight-line distance: 137.32 mi (221 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 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Fincastle (-84.0477, 36.4098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.9 gal
26.11 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.81
13.8 gal · 52.22 L
Estimated CO2
61.3 kg one way
Round trip: 122.6 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $25.41 $50.81
Mid-grade $4.15 $28.64 $57.27
Premium $4.56 $31.48 $62.97
Diesel $5.90 $40.69 $81.38

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Fincastle, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 22:58:44, although it is 23:58:44 in Fincastle.

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.