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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Pikeville, TN is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.25 mi
02h 04m
Flight
70.52 mi
113.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.52 mi
Kilometers
113.49 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.25 mi
Kilometers
138.8 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pikeville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:25 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-06-01T13:21
Arrive Pikeville
Mon, Jun 1, 3:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From City of Murfreesboro
43.1 mi
01h 02m
To Pikeville
43.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    55 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    757 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Spencer Road

    39 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Spencer Road

  16. 16

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

    615 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cumberland Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Cumberland Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Spencer Road
39 mi · 45%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 12%
West Main Street
8.24 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.15 mi · 9%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Spencer Road

Turn straight onto Spencer Road

39 mi · 01h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
01h 02m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 43.2 miles from Pikeville.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.46 one way or $22.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pikeville.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Pikeville. Straight-line distance: 70.52 mi (113.49 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Pikeville

City in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,781
Coordinates35.6056200, -85.1888500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Pikeville (-85.18885, 35.60562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.52 L · about $11.46
Round trip
$22.93
6.08 gal · 23.04 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.46 $22.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.93 $25.86
Premium $4.65 $14.15 $28.30
Diesel $5.30 $16.12 $32.25

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Pikeville. The current time is 13:21:39.

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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.