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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.68 mi
04h 28m
Flight
161.53 mi
259.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.53 mi
Kilometers
259.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.68 mi
Kilometers
356.76 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrogate
Fri, Oct 16, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Harrogate
Fri, Oct 16, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
8:02 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
110.6 mi
02h 14m
To Harrogate
111.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  38. 38

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 51%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 5%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 4%
Briceville Highway
9 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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
161.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 14m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Harrogate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 111.1 miles from Harrogate.

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

The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.53 one way or $61.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 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 Harrogate, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Harrogate.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 161.53 mi (259.96 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.61 L · about $30.53
Round trip
$61.06
15.64 gal · 59.22 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $30.53 $61.06
Mid-grade $4.37 $34.13 $68.27
Premium $4.77 $37.33 $74.67
Diesel $6.00 $46.94 $93.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Harrogate, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 22:34:14, although it is 23:34:14 in Harrogate.

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.