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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Morristown, TN is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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
220.84 mi
04h 13m
Flight
175.8 mi
282.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.8 mi
Kilometers
282.93 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.84 mi
Kilometers
355.41 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Wed, Sep 23, 4:46 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:33
Arrive Morristown
Wed, Sep 23, 3:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
8:32 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
110.2 mi
02h 06m
To Morristown
110.6 mi
02h 06m

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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E, US 25W, US 70

    1431 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Asheville Highway

    6 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st North Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Henry Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North Henry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
159 mi · 72%
Andrew Johnson Highway
26.4 mi · 12%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Asheville Highway
6.04 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
West Broadway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 06m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 110.6 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (282.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.69 one way or $63.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 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 Morristown, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 175.8 mi (282.93 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Morristown (-83.29489, 36.21398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.5 L · about $31.69
Round trip
$63.38
15.58 gal · 59 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $31.69 $63.38
Mid-grade $4.53 $35.27 $70.53
Premium $4.94 $38.47 $76.95
Diesel $6.22 $48.41 $96.83

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 Morristown, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 11:33:02, although it is 12:33:02 in Morristown.

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.