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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Norris, TN is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
181.51 mi
03h 36m
Flight
132.98 mi
214.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.98 mi
Kilometers
214.01 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.51 mi
Kilometers
292.11 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norris
Thu, Oct 15, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 10:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T14:48
Arrive Norris
Thu, Oct 15, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
9:48 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
90.6 mi
01h 48m
To Norris
90.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    117 m · 7 sec · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2198 ft · 42 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    811 ft · 24 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  27. 27

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    1045 ft · 25 sec · Norris Freeway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Norris Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 62%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 12%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.14 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 mi · 4%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.5 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 48m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Norris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 90.9 miles from Norris.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 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 Norris, 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 Sunny near Norris.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Norris. Straight-line distance: 132.98 mi (214.01 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Norris (-84.06797, 36.19563)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.25 L · about $25.02
Round trip
$50.05
12.82 gal · 48.5 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $25.02 $50.05
Mid-grade $4.37 $27.98 $55.96
Premium $4.77 $30.60 $61.20
Diesel $6.00 $38.47 $76.95

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Norris, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 14:48:14, although it is 15:48:14 in Norris.

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.