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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Hartsville, TN is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.23 mi
01h 10m
Flight
39.68 mi
63.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.68 mi
Kilometers
63.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.23 mi
Kilometers
79.23 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsville
Sat, Apr 25, 5:14 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 25, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-25T04:03
Arrive Hartsville
Sat, Apr 25, 5:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
24.6 mi
00h 35m
To Hartsville
24.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WNW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Lebanon

    903 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Sparta Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sparta Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Baddour Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Baddour Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Hartsville Pike

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Hartsville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Lebanon Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Pike

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · River Road

  17. 17

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

    95 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 42%
Hartsville Pike
10.4 mi · 21%
I 40 East
4.85 mi · 10%
River Road
3.45 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 7%
Lebanon Pike
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

20.9 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 35m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 24.6 miles from Hartsville.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 39.68 mi (63.86 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 Hartsville

Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,435
Coordinates36.3908800, -86.1672100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Hartsville (-86.16721, 36.39088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Hartsville. The current time is 04:03:46.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.