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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
76.5 mi
01h 32m
Flight
56.97 mi
91.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.97 mi
Kilometers
91.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.5 mi
Kilometers
123.12 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Tue, Oct 13, 7:53 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 13, 9:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-13T18:20
Arrive Pulaski
Tue, Oct 13, 7:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
38.3 mi
00h 46m
To Pulaski
38.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 31A

    941 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lewisburg Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lewisburg Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on East Grigsby Street

    2909 ft · 55 sec · East Grigsby Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street

    1266 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1474 ft · 29 sec · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
37.1 mi · 49%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 27%
Lewisburg Highway
10.6 mi · 14%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
57 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 46m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 38.3 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.61 one way or $21.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Pulaski.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 56.97 mi (91.68 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 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.22 L · about $10.61
Round trip
$21.23
5.4 gal · 20.44 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.93 $10.61 $21.23
Mid-grade $4.37 $11.79 $23.59
Premium $4.78 $12.90 $25.80
Diesel $6.00 $16.19 $32.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Pulaski. The current time is 18:20:57.

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.