How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Whitwell, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Whitwell, TN is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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
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Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Whitwell.
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Start on Golf Lane
2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Continue on New Salem Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 28: Jasper, Dunlap
1577 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Whitwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
75.3 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Whitwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Whitwell?
The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 45.2 miles from Whitwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Whitwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Whitwell. Straight-line distance: 67.23 mi (108.19 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 Whitwell
Human settlement in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,719 |
| Coordinates | 35.2014600, -85.5191300 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitwell (-85.51913, 35.20146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.03 | $24.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.57 | $27.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.92 | $33.84 |
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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