How far is Crossville, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Crossville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.24 mi
01h 51m
Flight
77.67 mi
124.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.67 mi
Kilometers
124.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.24 mi
Kilometers
143.62 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 11:23 PM CST
Return by in Crossville
Sat, Nov 7, 1:14 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossville
2026-11-06T21:31
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 11:23 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:48 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossville
9:30 PM CST
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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Crossville
47.9 mi
00h 55m
To City of Murfreesboro
41.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    131 m · 21 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    25.9 mi · 39 min · Sparta Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sparta Highway
29.1 mi · 33%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 11%
Bone Cave Parkway
9.43 mi · 11%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 9%
Memorial Highway
7.95 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Sparta Highway

Turn left onto Sparta Highway

25.9 mi · 00h 39m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 55m from Crossville
Leave By
2:48 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Crossville 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 Crossville to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Crossville and 41.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 2:48 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Crossville and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 77.67 mi (124.99 km).

Crossville

#1 Crossville

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

Population11,899
Coordinates35.9489600, -85.0269000
Altitude565
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: North Main Street (-85.026902, 35.948959)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.20
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $11.60 $23.20
Mid-grade $4.15 $13.07 $26.15
Premium $4.56 $14.37 $28.75
Diesel $5.90 $18.58 $37.15

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Crossville and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:31:51.

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.