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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Newport, TN is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
228.14 mi
04h 17m
Flight
180.46 mi
290.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.46 mi
Kilometers
290.42 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.14 mi
Kilometers
367.15 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport
Wed, Sep 23, 4:44 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 8:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:26
Arrive Newport
Wed, Sep 23, 3:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 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
8:26 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
113.8 mi
02h 08m
To Newport
114.3 mi
02h 08m

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

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 East: Asheville

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 411 South: Sevierville

    823 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1578 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Cosby Highway

    123 m · 7 sec · North Cosby Highway

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    1432 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McMahan Avenue

    72 m · 6 sec · McMahan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
197 mi · 86%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
I 840 East
0.64 mi
Golf Lane
0.42 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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.8 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 08m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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 113.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 114.3 miles from Newport.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.75 one way or $65.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 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 Newport, 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Newport. Straight-line distance: 180.46 mi (290.42 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Newport

City in Cocke County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,894
Coordinates35.9670400, -83.1876600
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Newport (-83.18766, 35.96704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.47 L · about $32.75
Round trip
$65.49
16.1 gal · 60.94 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $32.75 $65.49
Mid-grade $4.53 $36.44 $72.88
Premium $4.94 $39.76 $79.52
Diesel $6.22 $50.03 $100.06

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 Newport, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 11:26:52, although it is 12:26:52 in Newport.

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.