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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Watertown, TN is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
194.23 mi
03h 49m
Flight
147.11 mi
236.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.11 mi
Kilometers
236.75 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.23 mi
Kilometers
312.58 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-19T04:53
Arrive Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
9:22 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
97 mi
01h 54m
To Watertown
97.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    26.9 mi · 36 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    9 mi · 13 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old Walland Highway

    1415 ft · 45 sec · Old Walland Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road

  17. 17

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 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 Watertown.

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
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
129 mi · 66%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
26.9 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9.04 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
East Millers Cove Road
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 54m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Rain Showers near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 97.2 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 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 Watertown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Rain Showers near Watertown.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 147.11 mi (236.75 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Watertown

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,536
Coordinates35.7381400, -83.7879500
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Watertown (-83.78795, 35.73814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Watertown, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 04:53:20, although it is 05:53:20 in Watertown.

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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.