How far is Gallatin, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Gallatin, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 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
40.84 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.63 mi
60.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.63 mi
Kilometers
60.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.84 mi
Kilometers
65.72 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 Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 PM CDT
Return by in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallatin
2026-04-22T20:14
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 9:06 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
20.4 mi
00h 26m
To Murfreesboro
20.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallatin and 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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallatin and 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 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
3.7 mi · 9%
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
+3.1 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
00h 26m from Gallatin
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallatin and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallatin to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.7 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 20.4 miles from Gallatin and 20.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $5.43 one way or $10.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallatin and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.63 mi (60.56 km).

Gallatin

#1 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
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
1.44 gal
5.45 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.86
2.88 gal · 10.9 L
Estimated CO2
12.8 kg one way
Round trip: 25.6 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.43 $10.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.12 $12.25
Premium $4.65 $6.70 $13.40
Diesel $5.30 $7.64 $15.28

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallatin and Murfreesboro. The current time is 20:14:05.

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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.