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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Greeneville, TN is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.51 mi
04h 39m
Flight
201.15 mi
323.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.15 mi
Kilometers
323.72 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.51 mi
Kilometers
401.55 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeneville
Wed, Sep 23, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 10:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T13:31
Arrive Greeneville
Wed, Sep 23, 6:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
124.5 mi
02h 19m
To Greeneville
125 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1231 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto West Summer Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Summer Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    110 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 75%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
11.5 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
West Summer Street
1.53 mi · 1%
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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.4 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 19m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greeneville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 125 miles from Greeneville.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.80 one way or $71.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 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 Greeneville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greeneville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Greeneville. Straight-line distance: 201.15 mi (323.72 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Greeneville

#2 Greeneville

Town in and county seat of Greene County, Tennessee, United States

Population14,940
Coordinates36.1631600, -82.8309900
Altitude463
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Greeneville (-82.83099, 36.16316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $35.80
Round trip
$71.60
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $35.80 $71.60
Mid-grade $4.53 $39.84 $79.68
Premium $4.94 $43.46 $86.93
Diesel $6.22 $54.69 $109.38

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Greeneville, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 13:31:30, although it is 14:31:30 in Greeneville.

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.