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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to McKenzie, TN is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
154.4 mi
02h 59m
Flight
119.51 mi
192.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.51 mi
Kilometers
192.34 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.4 mi
Kilometers
248.48 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McKenzie
Wed, Sep 23, 2:50 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 5:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:51
Arrive McKenzie
Wed, Sep 23, 2:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
McEwen
TN

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

From City of Murfreesboro
77.1 mi
01h 29m
To McKenzie
77.3 mi
01h 29m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
121 mi · 79%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 4%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Veterans Drive North
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
119.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 29m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near McKenzie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.4 miles (248.5 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 77.3 miles from McKenzie.

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

The direct path is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near McKenzie.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and McKenzie. Straight-line distance: 119.51 mi (192.34 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 McKenzie

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,303
Coordinates36.1325600, -88.5186600
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: McKenzie (-88.51866, 36.13256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.62 L · about $22.17
Round trip
$44.34
10.9 gal · 41.24 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $22.17 $44.34
Mid-grade $4.53 $24.67 $49.34
Premium $4.94 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $6.22 $33.87 $67.74

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

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and McKenzie. The current time is 11:51:27.

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.