How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Mountain City, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Mountain City, TN is about 325 miles (523.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Mountain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Mountain City.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
56 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol
69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol
1452 ft · 35 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North
33 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
12.8 mi · 16 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
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Turn right onto Carl Moore Parkway
9.1 mi · 10 min · Carl Moore Parkway
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Turn slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1344 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Mountain City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Mountain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Mountain City?
The road trip is about 325 miles (523.1 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 163.4 miles from Mountain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.78 one way or $89.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.9 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 Mountain City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Mountain City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Mountain City. Straight-line distance: 260.41 mi (419.09 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain City
City in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 2,444 |
| Coordinates | 36.4745600, -81.8048400 |
| Altitude | 737 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain City (-81.80484, 36.47456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 523 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $44.78 | $89.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $50.07 | $100.13 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $54.76 | $109.52 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $68.84 | $137.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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