How far is Coalfield, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Coalfield, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.67 mi
02h 30m
Flight
110.9 mi
178.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.9 mi
Kilometers
178.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.67 mi
Kilometers
248.91 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 1:07 PM CST
Return by in Coalfield
Sun, Nov 8, 4:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coalfield
2026-11-08T11:36
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 2:07 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CST

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coalfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Coalfield
81.1 mi
01h 15m
To Murfreesboro
73.6 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meredith Lane

    20 m · 8 sec · Meredith Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fairview Road

    2445 ft · 2 min · Fairview Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Knoxville Highway

    4 mi · 6 min · Knoxville Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Winter Gap Road

    608 ft · 15 sec · Winter Gap Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coalfield 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 75%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 14%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Knoxville Highway
3.99 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Hannah Highway
2.06 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 15m from Coalfield
Leave By
1:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coalfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.1 miles from Coalfield and 73.6 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coalfield 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 Coalfield and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coalfield and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 110.9 mi (178.48 km).

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#1 Coalfield

Coalfield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.0289700, -84.4207600
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Meredith Lane (-84.420879, 36.028886)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $19.80
Round trip
$39.61
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $19.80 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.10 $22.39 $44.78
Premium $4.52 $24.68 $49.36
Diesel $5.86 $31.98 $63.96

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coalfield, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Coalfield is 11:36:56, although it is 10:36:56 in Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.