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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Newbern, TN is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
206.33 mi
03h 53m
Flight
160.5 mi
258.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.5 mi
Kilometers
258.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.33 mi
Kilometers
332.06 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newbern
Thu, Sep 17, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Sep 18, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-17T17:00
Arrive Newbern
Thu, Sep 17, 8:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
103 mi
01h 56m
To Newbern
103.3 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
100°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    26.9 mi · 32 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 77 East: Newbern, Yorkville

    2509 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 77

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 77

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    3228 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    18 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
150 mi · 73%
US 412 West
42.9 mi · 21%
US 51 North
4.78 mi · 2%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
State Highway 77
1.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
160.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 56m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Newbern.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 103.3 miles from Newbern.

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

The direct path is about 160.5 miles (258.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.10 one way or $58.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Newbern.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Johnsonville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Johnsonville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Newbern. Straight-line distance: 160.5 mi (258.3 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Newbern

Town in Dyer County, Tennessee

Population3,230
Coordinates36.1128500, -89.2617400
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Newbern (-89.26174, 36.11285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $29.10
Round trip
$58.20
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $29.10 $58.20
Mid-grade $4.49 $32.71 $65.42
Premium $4.90 $35.64 $71.27
Diesel $6.02 $43.79 $87.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Newbern. The current time is 17:00:33.

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.