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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Loudon, TN is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
171.42 mi
03h 17m
Flight
116.6 mi
187.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.6 mi
Kilometers
187.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loudon
Wed, Sep 23, 3:30 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 5:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:13
Arrive Loudon
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
10:26 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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
85.6 mi
01h 38m
To Loudon
85.8 mi
01h 38m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South

    947 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Secondary SR 324: Sugar Limb Road

    2052 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hotchkiss Valley Road East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Hotchkiss Valley Road East

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  21. 21

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 16 sec · Mulberry Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Blair Street

    12 m · 2 sec · Blair Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Blair Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
129 mi · 75%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 12%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
4.57 mi · 3%
I 75 South
4.43 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
Hotchkiss Valley Road East
2.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 38m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Loudon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 85.8 miles from Loudon.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.61 one way or $49.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 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 Loudon, 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Loudon.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 116.6 mi (187.65 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Loudon

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

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Loudon (-84.33381, 35.73285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $24.61
Round trip
$49.22
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $24.61 $49.22
Mid-grade $4.53 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.94 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $6.22 $37.60 $75.20

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 Loudon, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 11:13:16, although it is 12:13:16 in Loudon.

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.