How far is Colonial Heights, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Colonial Heights, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.03 mi
04h 13m
Flight
222.22 mi
357.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.22 mi
Kilometers
357.63 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.03 mi
Kilometers
441.01 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 10:56 PM CST
Return by in Colonial Heights
Mon, Nov 9, 4:09 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Heights
2026-11-08T19:42
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 11:56 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Heights
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Colonial Heights
136.8 mi
02h 06m
To City of Murfreesboro
137.3 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Tonight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 7:00 PM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colonial Heights Road

    25 m · 10 sec · Colonial Heights Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fort Henry Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Fort Henry Drive

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1268 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 48%
Fort Henry Drive
59.6 mi · 22%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
222.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 06m from Colonial Heights
Leave By
8:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Colonial Heights and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.8 miles from Colonial Heights and 137.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.07 one way or $70.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Colonial Heights and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 222.22 mi (357.63 km).

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#1 Colonial Heights

Colonial Heights is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4851000, -82.5032000
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Colonial Heights Road (-82.503269, 36.485146)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.6 L · about $35.07
Round trip
$70.15
19.34 gal · 73.2 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $35.07 $70.15
Mid-grade $4.10 $39.66 $79.31
Premium $4.52 $43.71 $87.42
Diesel $5.86 $56.64 $113.27

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 Colonial Heights, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Colonial Heights is 19:42:59, although it is 18:42:59 in City of 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.