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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Union, TN is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
142 mi
02h 51m
Flight
106.96 mi
172.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.96 mi
Kilometers
172.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142 mi
Kilometers
228.53 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Fri, Oct 16, 5:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-16T01:35
Arrive Union
Fri, Oct 16, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
71 mi
01h 25m
To Union
71 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1406 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spring Place Road Southeast

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Spring Place Road Southeast

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Hughes Lake Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hughes Lake Road Southeast

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hughes Lake Road Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
106 mi · 74%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 14%
Spring Place Road Southeast
8.18 mi · 6%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Hughes Lake Road Southeast
1.34 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 59m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 25m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 71 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.56 one way or $39.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 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 Union, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Union.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Union. Straight-line distance: 106.96 mi (172.13 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 Union

Union is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0139600, -84.8110500
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Union (-84.81105, 35.01396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.97 L · about $19.56
Round trip
$39.12
10.02 gal · 37.94 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $19.56 $39.12
Mid-grade $4.37 $21.87 $43.74
Premium $4.77 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $6.00 $30.07 $60.14

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Union, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 01:35:43, although it is 02:35:43 in Union.

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.