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

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.05 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.2 mi
59.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.86 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.05 mi
Kilometers
66.07 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Tue, Jun 2, 3:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-06-02T14:02
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallatin
9:30 PM CDT
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
Rural Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Gallatin
20.5 mi
00h 25m
To City of Murfreesboro
20.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Chattanooga

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    16.1 mi · 17 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Water Avenue
18.3 mi · 45%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16.1 mi · 39%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 8%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 2%
New Nashville Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

16.1 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
00h 25m from Gallatin
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gallatin and Mostly 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 Gallatin to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Gallatin and 20.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallatin and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallatin and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.2 mi (59.86 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
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: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallatin and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:02:59.

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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.