How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Johnson, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Johnson, TN is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Johnson.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston
1787 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Kentucky Street
2 mi · 5 min · North Kentucky Street
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Continue on Decatur Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Decatur Highway
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Turn left onto Loudon Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · Loudon Highway
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Turn right onto Sweetwater Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Sweetwater Road
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Turn right onto Johnson Valley Road
2.5 mi · 10 min · Johnson Valley Road
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Turn slight left onto Raby Town Road
41 m · 6 sec · Raby Town Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raby Town Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Johnson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Johnson?
The road trip is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 81.7 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 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 Johnson, 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 Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Cookeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cookeville.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 104.28 mi (167.82 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Johnson
Johnson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6723000, -84.5624300 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raby Town Road (-84.56222, 35.672434)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 263 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $34.57 | $69.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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