How far is Cookeville, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Cookeville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cookeville and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cookeville and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on South Dixie Avenue
82 m · 16 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1 km · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left onto South Willow Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · South Willow Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 54 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn right
1038 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn right onto Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cookeville and City of Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Willow Avenue
Merge slight left
50.1 mi · 00h 54m
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving Cookeville and Areas Of Fog then 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 Cookeville to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Cookeville and 40.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Cookeville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Watertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cookeville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 55.12 mi (88.7 km).
#1 Cookeville
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 35,060 |
| Coordinates | 36.1628400, -85.5016400 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
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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