How far is Etowah, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Etowah, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etowah and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etowah and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on L & N Drive
35 m · 16 sec · L & N Drive
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Turn left onto Tennessee Avenue
18.7 mi · 24 min · Tennessee Avenue
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Take the exit right
899 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
106.1 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
1988 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto New Salem Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway
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Continue on 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 Etowah and City of Murfreesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
106 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Etowah and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etowah to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 164.3 miles (264.4 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Etowah and 83.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.72 one way or $41.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Etowah 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers around Etowah and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etowah and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 111.98 mi (180.21 km).
#1 Etowah
City in McMinn County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,527 |
| Coordinates | 35.3234100, -84.5249300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $3.57 | $20.72 | $41.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $23.42 | $46.84 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $25.80 | $51.61 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $33.76 | $67.51 |
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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