How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Selmer, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Selmer, TN is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Lawrence County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Selmer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Selmer.
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Start on Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
1805 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill
1053 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike
30.2 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
10 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway
14.4 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway
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Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.2 km · 57 sec · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
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Turn right
31.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn slight left onto Hanna Boulevard
159 m · 18 sec · Hanna Boulevard
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Turn right onto Water Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · Bridge Avenue
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Continue straight
16.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right
102 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Mulberry Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mulberry Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Selmer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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31.1 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Selmer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Selmer?
The road trip is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Ethridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 78.3 miles from Selmer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Selmer.
Stop Ideas Near Ethridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Selmer. Straight-line distance: 131.48 mi (211.59 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 Selmer
City in McNairy County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 4,280 |
| Coordinates | 35.1700800, -88.5922700 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: Selmer (-88.59227, 35.17008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $23.55 | $47.11 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $25.81 | $51.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.02 | $66.03 |
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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