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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Kingston, TN is about 145.2 miles (233.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.23 mi
02h 43m
Flight
106.45 mi
171.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.23 mi
Kilometers
233.72 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Oct 15, 7:14 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 8:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T15:30
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Oct 15, 6:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From City of Murfreesboro
72.5 mi
01h 21m
To Kingston
72.7 mi
01h 21m

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
87°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 Kingston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 58 South: Kingston

    1787 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Kentucky Street

    932 ft · 27 sec · North Kentucky Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Kentucky Street

    583 ft · 24 sec · North Kentucky Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Kentucky Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 81%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 14%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.64 mi
Golf Lane
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 21m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.7 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 72.7 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 $19.99 one way or $39.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Baxter, 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 Baxter.

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 106.45 mi (171.31 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Kingston (-84.50854, 35.88091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.4 L · about $19.99
Round trip
$39.98
10.24 gal · 38.8 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $19.99 $39.98
Mid-grade $4.37 $22.35 $44.70
Premium $4.77 $24.44 $48.89
Diesel $6.00 $30.73 $61.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Kingston, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 15:30:51, although it is 16:30:51 in Kingston.

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.