How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Watertown, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Watertown, TN is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway
3177 ft · 1 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
4.6 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Lebanon Pike
6.8 mi · 10 min · Lebanon Pike
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Continue on Murfreesboro Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Murfreesboro Road
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Turn right onto Chicken Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Chicken Road
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Continue on Trammel Lane
2.7 mi · 5 min · Trammel Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Sparta Pike
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Turn left onto South Pearl Avenue
680 ft · 32 sec · South Pearl Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
101 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Watertown.
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.
Lebanon Pike
Continue on Lebanon Pike
6.8 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny 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 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 15.8 miles from Watertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Watertown.
Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rural Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 23.18 mi (37.31 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,517 |
| Coordinates | 36.1003400, -86.1319300 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Watertown (-86.13193, 36.10034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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