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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Sewanee, TN is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
62.52 mi
01h 15m
Flight
52.51 mi
84.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.51 mi
Kilometers
84.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.52 mi
Kilometers
100.61 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewanee
Sat, May 30, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 7:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Sewanee
Sat, May 30, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From City of Murfreesboro
31.3 mi
00h 37m
To Sewanee
31.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on New Salem Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.5 mi · 1 hr

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41A: Monteagle, Sewanee

    993 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sollace M Freeman Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · University Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
54.8 mi · 88%
Sewanee Highway
1.78 mi · 3%
Sollace M Freeman Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 2%
University Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 01h 00m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
52.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 37m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 31.3 miles from Sewanee.

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

The direct path is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.33 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewanee.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Sewanee. Straight-line distance: 52.51 mi (84.5 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Sewanee

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee

Population2,311
Coordinates35.2031400, -85.9210900
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Sewanee (-85.92109, 35.20314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.33
Round trip
$16.67
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.33 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.40 $18.80
Premium $4.65 $10.29 $20.57
Diesel $5.30 $11.72 $23.44

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Sewanee. The current time is 16:50:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.