How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from New Tazewell, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to New Tazewell, TN is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162 miles (260.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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
222.51 mi
04h 26m
Flight
162 mi
260.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162 mi
Kilometers
260.71 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.51 mi
Kilometers
358.1 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 11:06 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 26, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-25T17:39
Arrive New Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 10:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 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
8:08 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
111.2 mi
02h 13m
To New Tazewell
111.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  19. 19

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto First Avenue

    10 m · 2 sec · First Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · First Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
150 mi · 67%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 8%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 5%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 4%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 3%
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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.5 mi
162 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 13m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 111.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 111.3 miles from New Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 162 miles (260.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.5 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 8:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 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 New Tazewell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and New Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 162 mi (260.71 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
New Tazewell

#2 New Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,705
Coordinates36.4425800, -83.5996300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: New Tazewell (-83.59963, 36.44258)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.72 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.44 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and New Tazewell, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 17:39:35, although it is 18:39:35 in New Tazewell.

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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.