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

The driving distance from Decatur, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.8 mi
02h 19m
Flight
93.78 mi
150.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.78 mi
Kilometers
150.93 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.8 mi
Kilometers
197.63 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Sat, May 30, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-05-30T03:33
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 5:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
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
Beersheba Springs
TN

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Decatur
61.5 mi
01h 09m
To City of Murfreesboro
61.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 58

    830 ft · 19 sec · Highway 58

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Decatur Pike

    2408 ft · 41 sec · Decatur Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on William Jennings Bryan Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · William Jennings Bryan Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Washington Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Old Washington Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    143 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · 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 Decatur and City of 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
29.9 mi · 24%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 13%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 10%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 8%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 7%
Old Washington Highway
7.99 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beersheba Springs
01h 09m from Decatur
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Beersheba Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Decatur and 61.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Decatur 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 93.78 mi (150.93 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

Human settlement in Meigs County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,663
Coordinates35.5147900, -84.7902200
Altitude237
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: TN 58 (-84.790399, 35.514795)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Decatur, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Decatur is 03:33:20, although it is 02:33:20 in City of 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.