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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Waynesboro, TN is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.86 mi
02h 10m
Flight
84.43 mi
135.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.43 mi
Kilometers
135.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.15 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, May 13, 1:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-12T21:05
Arrive Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
51.9 mi
01h 05m
To Waynesboro
51.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.2 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    10 mi · 18 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Waynesboro Highway

    14.4 mi · 16 min · Waynesboro Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street

    58 m · 4 sec · Hill Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Public Square

    92 m · 7 sec · West Public Square

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollis Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Hollis Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
36.4 mi · 35%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 20%
Waynesboro Highway
14.4 mi · 14%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 13%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bear Creek Pike

Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

30.2 mi · 00h 35m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 05m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 51.9 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, 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 Columbia.

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 84.43 mi (135.87 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Waynesboro

City in Tennessee

Population2,371
Coordinates35.3195200, -87.7622500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Waynesboro (-87.76225, 35.31952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Waynesboro. The current time is 21:05:14.

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.