How far is Germantown, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Germantown, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Germantown and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Germantown and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on Southern Avenue
782 ft · 41 sec · Southern Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnny Lane
722 ft · 38 sec · Johnny Lane
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Turn left onto Dogwood Road
1033 ft · 30 sec · Dogwood Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Germantown Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · South Germantown Road
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Continue on South Germantown Parkway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Germantown Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
159.3 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight left
104 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Golf Lane
2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Germantown and City of Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway
159 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Germantown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Germantown to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Germantown and 119.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Germantown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Germantown and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 198.51 mi (319.47 km).
#1 Germantown
City in Shelby County, Tennessee
| Population | 39,240 |
| Coordinates | 35.0867600, -89.8100900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $31.97 | $63.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $39.10 | $78.20 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $49.16 | $98.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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