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

The driving distance from Fayetteville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
52.63 mi
01h 15m
Flight
49.13 mi
79.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.13 mi
Kilometers
79.07 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.63 mi
Kilometers
84.7 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 3:05 AM CST
Return by in Fayetteville
Thu, Nov 12, 4:21 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayetteville
2026-11-12T01:49
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 3:05 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CST

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayetteville
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
Shelbyville
TN

City in Indiana

From Fayetteville
26.3 mi
00h 37m
To City of Murfreesboro
26.3 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Avenue South

    24 m · 5 sec · Main Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Street East

    1224 ft · 21 sec · College Street East

  3. 3

    Continue on Mulberry Avenue

    2596 ft · 49 sec · Mulberry Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shelbyville Highway

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Shelbyville Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Shelbyville Highway

    17.3 mi · 23 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  9. 9

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayetteville 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
34.3 mi · 65%
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 18%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.36 mi · 4%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 2%
US 231 South
1.06 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Shelbyville Highway

17.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 37m from Fayetteville
Leave By
3:58 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Fayetteville and 26.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayetteville and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayetteville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 49.13 mi (79.07 km).

Fayetteville

#1 Fayetteville

City in Tennessee

Population7,009
Coordinates35.1520300, -86.5705500
Altitude215
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: Main Avenue South (-86.570616, 35.152037)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.29
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $6.65 $13.29
Mid-grade $4.04 $7.51 $15.02
Premium $4.45 $8.28 $16.55
Diesel $5.82 $10.83 $21.65

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayetteville and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 01:49:58.

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.