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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Sparta, TN is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
69.2 mi
01h 29m
Flight
53.16 mi
85.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.16 mi
Kilometers
85.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.2 mi
Kilometers
111.37 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Wed, Sep 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T10:21
Arrive Sparta
Wed, Sep 23, 11:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 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
Centertown
TN

Human settlement in Warren County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
34.5 mi
00h 44m
To Sparta
34.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    55 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2256 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Spencer Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mayberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
26.1 mi · 38%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 23%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 15%
McMinnville Highway
8.15 mi · 12%
Spencer Highway
3.14 mi · 5%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Take the exit slight right

24.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
00h 44m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 34.7 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.

Stop Ideas Near Centertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Sparta

City in and county seat of White County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,980
Coordinates35.9259000, -85.4641400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Sparta (-85.46414, 35.9259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.24 L · about $9.93
Round trip
$19.85
4.88 gal · 18.48 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $9.93 $19.85
Mid-grade $4.53 $11.05 $22.09
Premium $4.94 $12.05 $24.10
Diesel $6.22 $15.16 $30.33

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Sparta. The current time is 10:21:47.

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.