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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.37 mi
01h 56m
Flight
78.84 mi
126.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.37 mi
Kilometers
159.92 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 10:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-15T18:10
Arrive Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
49.7 mi
00h 58m
To Loretto
49.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Locust Avenue

    5.5 mi · 6 min · North Locust Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Military Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Military Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Church Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    532 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 31%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 21%
Andrew Jackson Highway
19 mi · 19%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 13%
North Locust Avenue
5.48 mi · 6%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bear Creek Pike

Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 58m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 49.7 miles from Loretto.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.24 one way or $26.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 78.84 mi (126.88 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Loretto

City in Tennessee, USA

Population1,781
Coordinates35.0778600, -87.4397400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Loretto (-87.43974, 35.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $13.24
Round trip
$26.47
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.24 $26.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.93 $29.86
Premium $4.65 $16.34 $32.67
Diesel $5.30 $18.62 $37.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Loretto. The current time is 18:10:42.

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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.