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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Waverly, TN is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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
92.25 mi
01h 56m
Flight
79.13 mi
127.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.25 mi
Kilometers
148.47 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Thu, May 14, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-14T03:08
Arrive Waverly
Thu, May 14, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
46 mi
00h 58m
To Waverly
46.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson

    1446 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East College Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West College Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway of America Highway

    19.9 mi · 30 min · Broadway of America Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Acre Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · East Acre Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    77 m · 11 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
56.7 mi · 61%
Broadway of America Highway
19.9 mi · 22%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
West College Street
1.77 mi · 2%
East College Street
1.44 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

53.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 58m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 46.2 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 2:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.35 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Waverly

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,118
Coordinates36.0839500, -87.7947500
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Waverly (-87.79475, 36.08395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.51
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.26 $24.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.65 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $5.30 $17.24 $34.48

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Waverly. The current time is 03:08:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.