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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Seymour, TN is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
194.84 mi
03h 41m
Flight
150.33 mi
241.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.33 mi
Kilometers
241.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.84 mi
Kilometers
313.57 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 1, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-31T21:07
Arrive Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
97.2 mi
01h 50m
To Seymour
97.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boyds Creek Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyds Creek Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 78%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
Boyds Creek Highway
2.33 mi · 1%
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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 50m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:38 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 97.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 97.6 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.78 one way or $51.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 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 Seymour, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Seymour.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 150.33 mi (241.94 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 Seymour

Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8906400, -83.7246200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Seymour (-83.72462, 35.89064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.88 gal
26.03 L · about $25.78
Round trip
$51.56
13.76 gal · 52.06 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.3 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $25.78 $51.56
Mid-grade $4.21 $28.96 $57.92
Premium $4.62 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.95 $40.93 $81.86

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Seymour, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 21:07:19, although it is 22:07:19 in Seymour.

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.