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

The driving distance from Fincastle, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
196.04 mi
03h 29m
Flight
137.32 mi
221 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.32 mi
Kilometers
221 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.04 mi
Kilometers
315.49 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 1:31 AM CST
Return by in Fincastle
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fincastle
2026-11-06T23:02
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 2:31 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:29 AM to 10:29 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
10:02 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fincastle
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Fincastle
97.9 mi
01h 44m
To City of Murfreesboro
98.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
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 Fincastle and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Glade Springs Road

    1797 ft · 1 min · Glade Springs Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto General Carl W Stiner Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · East Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1536 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.8 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  31. 31

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  33. 33

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fincastle and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 59%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 4%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.7 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 44m from Fincastle
Leave By
10:02 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fincastle 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 Fincastle to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Fincastle and 98.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.48 one way or $50.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fincastle and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 137.32 mi (221 km).

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#1 Fincastle

Fincastle is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.0477000
Altitude344
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: Glade Springs Road (-84.04766, 36.409813)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.19 L · about $25.48
Round trip
$50.96
13.84 gal · 52.38 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $25.48 $50.96
Mid-grade $4.15 $28.72 $57.44
Premium $4.56 $31.58 $63.15
Diesel $5.90 $40.81 $81.61

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 Fincastle, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Fincastle is 23:02:02, although it is 22:02:02 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.