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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Patterson, TN is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.33 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.38 mi
18.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.38 mi
Kilometers
18.31 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.46 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Patterson
Thu, Apr 16, 5:33 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 5:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-16T05:09
Arrive Patterson
Thu, Apr 16, 5:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Patterson
6.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    8.9 mi · 14 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Murfreesboro Road

    2822 ft · 52 sec · Murfreesboro Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rehobath Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · Rehobath Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Patterson Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Fort Parkway
8.94 mi · 67%
Rehobath Road
2.25 mi · 17%
Franklin Road
1.19 mi · 9%
Murfreesboro Road
0.53 mi · 4%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi · 3%
Patterson Road
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Fort Parkway

Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

8.94 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 12m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Patterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 6.6 miles from Patterson.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Patterson.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro.

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Patterson. Straight-line distance: 11.38 mi (18.31 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 Patterson

Patterson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8231200, -86.6094400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Patterson (-86.60944, 35.82312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.77 $3.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $4.65 $2.19 $4.37
Diesel $5.30 $2.49 $4.99

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Patterson. The current time is 05:09:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.