How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Gallatin, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Gallatin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Gallatin.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike
1510 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Central Pike
16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike
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Continue on South Water Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Gallatin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Central Pike
Continue on Central Pike
16.8 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Gallatin?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 22.4 miles from Gallatin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gallatin.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 37.2 mi (59.86 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 Gallatin
The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.
| Population | 44,335 |
| Coordinates | 36.3883800, -86.4466600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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