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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Spurgeon, TN is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.88 mi
05h 06m
Flight
224.29 mi
360.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.29 mi
Kilometers
360.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.88 mi
Kilometers
443.99 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spurgeon
Fri, Oct 9, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 9, 8:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-08T21:57
Arrive Spurgeon
Fri, Oct 9, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 2:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From City of Murfreesboro
137.7 mi
02h 33m
To Spurgeon
138.2 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    59 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fort Henry Drive

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Fort Henry Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 31 sec · Kingsport Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 9 sec · Gray Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    29 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 68%
I 81 North
59 mi · 21%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
2.86 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
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.6 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 33m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Spurgeon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 138.2 miles from Spurgeon.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.76 one way or $77.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 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 Spurgeon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Spurgeon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Spurgeon. Straight-line distance: 224.29 mi (360.96 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Spurgeon (-82.4557, 36.43955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $38.76
Round trip
$77.53
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $38.76 $77.53
Mid-grade $4.45 $43.33 $86.66
Premium $4.87 $47.34 $94.67
Diesel $6.02 $58.57 $117.15

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Spurgeon, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 21:57:45, although it is 22:57:45 in Spurgeon.

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.