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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Mount Pleasant, TN is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.16 mi
04h 34m
Flight
196.97 mi
317 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.97 mi
Kilometers
317 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.16 mi
Kilometers
394.54 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Nov 12, 8:31 AM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 12:05 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-12T02:57
Arrive Mount Pleasant
Thu, Nov 12, 7:31 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:52 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From City of Murfreesboro
122.3 mi
02h 17m
To Mount Pleasant
122.8 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Knoxville Highway

    1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mt Pleasant Lane

    21 m · 3 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 76%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
8.42 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 17m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:52 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

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 Pleasant?

The road trip is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 122.8 miles from Mount Pleasant.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.91 one way or $61.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 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 Pleasant, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Mount Pleasant.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Mount Pleasant. Straight-line distance: 196.97 mi (317 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Mount Pleasant

#2 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Mount Pleasant (-82.90682, 36.16954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $30.91
Round trip
$61.81
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.91 $61.81
Mid-grade $4.04 $34.93 $69.86
Premium $4.45 $38.48 $76.97
Diesel $5.82 $50.34 $100.69

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Mount Pleasant, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 02:57:37, although it is 03:57:37 in Mount Pleasant.

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.