How far is Clarksville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Clarksville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
83.69 mi
01h 27m
Flight
71.8 mi
115.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.8 mi
Kilometers
115.55 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.68 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 6:29 PM CDT
Return by in Clarksville
Wed, Apr 22, 7:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksville
2026-04-22T17:02
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 6:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksville
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
Goodlettsville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States of America

From Clarksville
39.5 mi
00h 43m
To Murfreesboro
44.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clarksville and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    816 ft · 28 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1762 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    931 ft · 29 sec · University Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2202 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    33.3 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksville and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Street
38.4 mi · 46%
I 24 East
31.7 mi · 38%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 2%
Franklin Street
0.33 mi
Northwest Broad Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Madison Street

Merge slight left

33.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Goodlettsville
00h 43m from Clarksville
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarksville and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarksville to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Goodlettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Clarksville and 44.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarksville and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Goodlettsville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

20 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

63 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 71.8 mi (115.55 km).

Clarksville

#1 Clarksville

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population161,247
Coordinates36.5297700, -87.3594500
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-87.359454, 36.529769)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksville and Murfreesboro. The current time is 17:02:17.

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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.