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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Plainview, TN is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
197.81 mi
03h 51m
Flight
147.81 mi
237.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.81 mi
Kilometers
237.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.81 mi
Kilometers
318.34 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainview
Fri, Oct 16, 2:01 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 4:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T21:09
Arrive Plainview
Fri, Oct 16, 1:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
9:18 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
98.7 mi
01h 55m
To Plainview
99 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1147 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Broadway

    1290 ft · 30 sec · Old Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tazewell Pike

    14.2 mi · 25 min · Tazewell Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stowers Drive

    845 ft · 39 sec · Stowers Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Stowers Drive

    111 m · 16 sec · Stowers Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stowers Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
150 mi · 76%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Tazewell Pike
14.2 mi · 7%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 55m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Plainview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 99 miles from Plainview.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.25 one way or $54.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 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 Plainview, 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 Plainview.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Plainview. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 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 Plainview

Plainview, Tennessee, is situated in Union County amidst the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.

Population0
Coordinates36.1773100, -83.7953400
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Plainview (-83.79534, 36.17731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.42 L · about $27.25
Round trip
$54.50
13.96 gal · 52.84 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $27.25 $54.50
Mid-grade $4.37 $30.47 $60.94
Premium $4.77 $33.32 $66.65
Diesel $6.00 $41.89 $83.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Plainview, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 21:09:55, although it is 22:09:55 in Plainview.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.