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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Jacksboro, TN is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
185.59 mi
03h 46m
Flight
128.59 mi
206.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.59 mi
Kilometers
206.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.59 mi
Kilometers
298.68 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
9:28 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
92.7 mi
01h 53m
To Jacksboro
92.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 42 sec · Paris Nance Road

  32. 32

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

    84 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 61%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 53m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Jacksboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 92.8 miles from Jacksboro.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 57 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 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.70 one way or $49.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 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 Jacksboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Jacksboro. Straight-line distance: 128.59 mi (206.94 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Jacksboro

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

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Jacksboro (-84.18382, 36.33008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $24.70
Round trip
$49.40
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.70 $49.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.65 $30.48 $60.97
Diesel $5.30 $34.74 $69.48

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Jacksboro, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 01:36:51, although it is 02:36:51 in Jacksboro.

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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.