How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Oak Grove, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Oak Grove, TN is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m 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
278.44 mi
05h 11m
Flight
225.69 mi
363.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.69 mi
Kilometers
363.22 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.44 mi
Kilometers
448.1 km
Drive Time
05h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 4:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-14T05:55
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, May 14, 11:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:11 PM to 2:11 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
6:38 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
Harriman
TN

City in Tennessee

From City of Murfreesboro
139.1 mi
02h 35m
To Oak Grove
139.4 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Kingsport Highway

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kingsport Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 67%
I 81 North
59 mi · 21%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Kingsport Highway
2.93 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 mi · 1%
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
05h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.7 mi
225.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
02h 35m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 139.4 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 225.7 miles (363.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.7 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 6:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.03 one way or $74.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 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 Oak Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 225.69 mi (363.22 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4117700, -82.4245900
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Oak Grove (-82.42459, 36.41177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.19 L · about $37.03
Round trip
$74.06
19.64 gal · 74.38 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.03 $74.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.76 $83.53
Premium $4.65 $45.70 $91.40
Diesel $5.30 $52.09 $104.17

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 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Oak Grove, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 05:55:16, although it is 06:55:16 in Oak Grove.

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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.