How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Mount Carmel, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Mount Carmel, TN is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
267.07 mi
05h 04m
Flight
214.42 mi
345.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.42 mi
Kilometers
345.07 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.07 mi
Kilometers
429.81 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Carmel
Wed, Sep 23, 9:21 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Sep 24, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T15:16
Arrive Mount Carmel
Wed, Sep 23, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 2:05 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
6:50 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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
133.3 mi
02h 32m
To Mount Carmel
133.8 mi
02h 32m

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
75°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Lee Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Lee Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1440 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    148 m · 21 sec · Cherry Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
157 mi · 59%
Lee Highway
36.7 mi · 14%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 32m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:50 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 Mount Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 133.8 miles from Mount Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.32 one way or $76.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 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 Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 214.42 mi (345.07 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Mount Carmel (-82.66099, 36.54538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.67 L · about $38.32
Round trip
$76.64
18.84 gal · 71.34 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $38.32 $76.64
Mid-grade $4.53 $42.64 $85.29
Premium $4.94 $46.53 $93.05
Diesel $6.22 $58.55 $117.09

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 Mount Carmel, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 15:16:44, although it is 16:16:44 in Mount Carmel.

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.