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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Louisville, TN is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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
181.92 mi
03h 27m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.92 mi
Kilometers
292.77 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Tue, Oct 20, 3:23 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 5:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-19T22:56
Arrive Louisville
Tue, Oct 20, 2:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
10:06 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
90.8 mi
01h 43m
To Louisville
91.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 140 East, Primary SR 162 North: Oak Ridge, Maryville

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 140 East: Maryville

    1129 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 333

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Topside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Topside Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Louisville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Honey Rock Way

    22 m · 3 sec · Honey Rock Way

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Honey Rock Way

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 77%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Pellissippi Parkway
9.25 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
Topside Road
2.9 mi · 2%
Louisville Road
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 32m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 43m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Clear near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 91.1 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 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 Louisville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Clear near Louisville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.88 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Louisville

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

Population4,139
Coordinates35.8217500, -84.0479600
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Louisville (-84.04796, 35.82175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.37
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $24.68 $49.37
Mid-grade $4.29 $27.55 $55.11
Premium $4.71 $30.21 $60.43
Diesel $5.99 $38.42 $76.85

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Louisville, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 22:56:15, although it is 23:56:15 in Louisville.

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.