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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Gray, TN is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
276.05 mi
05h 08m
Flight
222.93 mi
358.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.93 mi
Kilometers
358.77 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.05 mi
Kilometers
444.26 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 6:31 PM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 10:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-07T12:22
Arrive Gray
Sat, Nov 7, 5:31 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 2:08 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
6:44 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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From City of Murfreesboro
137.8 mi
02h 34m
To Gray
138.3 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 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 Gray.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    3.9 mi · 5 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 75: Gray

    858 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 75 North: Gray

    2220 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Suncrest Drive

    2423 ft · 57 sec · Suncrest Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old Gray Station Road

    1860 ft · 53 sec · Old Gray Station Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Gray Station Road

    781 ft · 27 sec · Gray Station Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Maple Drive

    527 ft · 25 sec · Maple Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    98 m · 14 sec · Oak Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 68%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 21%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
James H. Quillen Parkway
3.94 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.2 mi
222.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 34m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Gray.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.1 miles (444.3 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 138.3 miles from Gray.

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

The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.59 one way or $71.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 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 Gray, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Gray. Straight-line distance: 222.93 mi (358.77 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 Gray

Gray is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4198300, -82.4765400
Altitude480
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Gray (-82.47654, 36.41983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.74 gal
36.87 L · about $35.59
Round trip
$71.18
19.48 gal · 73.74 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.1 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $35.59 $71.18
Mid-grade $4.13 $40.20 $80.39
Premium $4.55 $44.28 $88.56
Diesel $5.88 $57.22 $114.45

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 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Gray, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 12:22:54, although it is 13:22:54 in Gray.

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.