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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Memphis, TN is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
238.71 mi
03h 32m
Flight
210.38 mi
338.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.38 mi
Kilometers
338.57 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.71 mi
Kilometers
384.16 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 8:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T00:57
Arrive Memphis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 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
Clarksburg
TN

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

From City of Murfreesboro
119.2 mi
01h 46m
To Memphis
119.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Third Street

    1209 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    1062 ft · 31 sec · North 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Poplar Avenue

    62 m · 4 sec · Poplar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 92%
I 40 West
13.2 mi · 6%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

165 mi · 02h 58m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksburg
01h 46m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.7 miles (384.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Clarksburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 119.5 miles from Memphis.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.75 one way or $63.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Memphis.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksburg

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

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

RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

83 mi away
108 Jefferson St
RAIL

Fulton

85 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Clarksville, TN

118 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Memphis. Straight-line distance: 210.38 mi (338.57 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Memphis

The twenty-ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Memphis metropolitan area.

Population649,705
Coordinates35.1495300, -90.0489800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
End: Poplar Avenue (-90.048923, 35.149674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $31.75
Round trip
$63.50
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.75 $63.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.81 $71.62
Premium $4.65 $39.19 $78.37
Diesel $5.30 $44.66 $89.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Memphis. The current time is 00:57:24.

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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.