How far is Clinton, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Clinton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
174.67 mi
02h 47m
Flight
127.53 mi
205.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.53 mi
Kilometers
205.24 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.67 mi
Kilometers
281.1 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Clinton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clinton
2026-04-22T22:04
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clinton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Clinton
86.8 mi
01h 23m
To Murfreesboro
87.9 mi
01h 23m

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 EDT
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 Clinton and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2745 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  16. 16

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clinton 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 67%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 4%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
127.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 23m from Clinton
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clinton and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Clinton and 87.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Clinton and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 127.53 mi (205.24 km).

Clinton

#1 Clinton

City in Tennessee, United States

Population10,119
Coordinates36.1034100, -84.1318600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-84.131776, 36.103265)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.33 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.66 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Clinton, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Clinton is 22:04:15, although it is 21:04:15 in Murfreesboro.

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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.