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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
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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.
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Start on Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway
8.9 mi · 14 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2822 ft · 52 sec · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn left onto Rehobath Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Rehobath Road
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Turn left onto Patterson Road
9 m · 1 sec · Patterson Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Murfreesboro.
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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).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patterson
Patterson is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8231200, -86.6094400 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patterson (-86.60944, 35.82312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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