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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Jonesborough, TN is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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
272.6 mi
05h 08m
Flight
221.91 mi
357.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.91 mi
Kilometers
357.13 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.6 mi
Kilometers
438.7 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesborough
Wed, Sep 23, 7:55 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Sep 24, 12:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T13:47
Arrive Jonesborough
Wed, Sep 23, 6:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 2:08 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
6:44 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
136 mi
02h 34m
To Jonesborough
136.6 mi
02h 34m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35 mi · 43 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Jackson Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    959 ft · 47 sec · Washington Drive

  17. 17

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

    1383 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Cherokee Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cherokee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 68%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
35 mi · 13%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 8%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
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
05h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
221.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 34m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Jonesborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.6 miles (438.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 136.6 miles from Jonesborough.

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

The direct path is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.13 one way or $78.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 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 Jonesborough, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Jonesborough.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Jonesborough. Straight-line distance: 221.91 mi (357.13 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Jonesborough (-82.47348, 36.29427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.41 L · about $39.13
Round trip
$78.27
19.24 gal · 72.82 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $39.13 $78.27
Mid-grade $4.53 $43.55 $87.10
Premium $4.94 $47.51 $95.03
Diesel $6.22 $59.79 $119.58

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 Jonesborough, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 13:47:32, although it is 14:47:32 in Jonesborough.

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.