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

The driving distance from Fairmount, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 295 miles (474.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.02 mi
04h 38m
Flight
241.62 mi
388.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.62 mi
Kilometers
388.85 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.02 mi
Kilometers
474.79 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 4:55 PM CST
Return by in Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 10:33 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-11-06T13:16
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 5:55 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CST

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

Leave by
7:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
9:00 PM EST
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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Fairmount
147 mi
02h 19m
To City of Murfreesboro
148.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
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 Fairmount and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    139 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    3041 ft · 42 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue

    1033 ft · 25 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Gate City Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1873 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    75.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 45%
Gate City Highway
77 mi · 26%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
West State Street
1.21 mi
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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.4 mi
241.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 19m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairmount 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 Fairmount to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 295 miles (474.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Fairmount and 148.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fairmount 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 Sunny around Fairmount and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 241.62 mi (388.85 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5851100, -82.1709700
Altitude529
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: Maple Street (-82.170907, 36.584982)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.41 gal
39.41 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.66
20.82 gal · 78.82 L
Estimated CO2
92.5 kg one way
Round trip: 185 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $38.33 $76.66
Mid-grade $4.15 $43.20 $86.40
Premium $4.56 $47.50 $95.00
Diesel $5.90 $61.39 $122.78

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fairmount, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Fairmount is 13:16:55, although it is 12:16:55 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.