How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Pine Crest, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Pine Crest, TN is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.5 miles (371 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.3 mi
05h 21m
Flight
230.55 mi
371.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.55 mi
Kilometers
371.04 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.3 mi
Kilometers
462.37 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-16T16:24
Arrive Pine Crest
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 2:21 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
6:18 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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
143.5 mi
02h 40m
To Pine Crest
143.8 mi
02h 40m

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
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 26 East, US 23 South: Johnson City, Asheville

    2112 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    104 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto University Parkway

    1081 ft · 24 sec · University Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Milligan Highway

    1139 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Milligan Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Milligan Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Woodland Drive

    26 m · 4 sec · Woodland Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodland Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 65%
I 81 North
56.6 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.2 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Milligan Highway
1.39 mi
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
230.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 40m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 143.8 miles from Pine Crest.

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

The direct path is about 230.5 miles (371 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.24 one way or $76.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 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 Pine Crest, 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 Mostly Sunny near Pine Crest.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Pine Crest. Straight-line distance: 230.55 mi (371.04 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Pine Crest

#2 Pine Crest

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population2,388
Coordinates36.2992700, -82.3179200
Altitude511
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Pine Crest (-82.31792, 36.29927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.38 L · about $38.24
Round trip
$76.48
20.28 gal · 76.76 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.24 $76.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.13 $86.25
Premium $4.65 $47.19 $94.38
Diesel $5.30 $53.78 $107.57

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Pine Crest, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 16:24:54, although it is 17:24:54 in Pine Crest.

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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.