How far is Erwin, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Erwin, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.82 mi
04h 37m
Flight
223.07 mi
358.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.07 mi
Kilometers
358.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.82 mi
Kilometers
427.8 km
Drive Time
04h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Erwin
2026-04-23T02:58
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Erwin
9:00 PM EDT
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Erwin
140.1 mi
02h 18m
To Murfreesboro
125.7 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 35 sec · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1977 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Jonesborough Road

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Jonesborough Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Andrew Johnson Highway

    18.3 mi · 22 min · East Andrew Johnson Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Erwin 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
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 50%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 20%
East Andrew Johnson Highway
40.3 mi · 15%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Governor John Sevier Highway
11.3 mi · 4%
Jonesborough Road
6.56 mi · 2%
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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 18m from Erwin
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Erwin and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.8 miles (427.8 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Erwin and 125.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Erwin 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 Erwin and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Erwin and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 223.07 mi (358.99 km).

Erwin

#1 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-82.416801, 36.145104)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 428 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.38 gal
35.51 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
18.76 gal · 71.02 L
Estimated CO2
83.4 kg one way
Round trip: 166.7 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.89 $79.79
Premium $4.65 $43.65 $87.31
Diesel $5.30 $49.75 $99.50

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Erwin, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Erwin is 02:58:25, although it is 01:58:25 in 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.