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

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
44.86 mi
00h 48m
Flight
36.78 mi
59.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.78 mi
Kilometers
59.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.86 mi
Kilometers
72.19 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Thu, Oct 15, 4:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-10-15T14:48
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodlettsville
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
Brentwood Estates
TN

City in United States of America

From Goodlettsville
22.4 mi
00h 24m
To City of Murfreesboro
22.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Long Hollow Pike

    2037 ft · 43 sec · Long Hollow Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Nashville

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodlettsville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
29.4 mi · 66%
I 65 South
10.6 mi · 24%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 3%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi · 1%
Long Hollow Pike
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brentwood Estates
00h 24m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Brentwood Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Goodlettsville and 22.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brentwood Estates

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

14 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

77 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 36.78 mi (59.19 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
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: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.37 $6.90 $13.79
Premium $4.77 $7.54 $15.09
Diesel $6.00 $9.48 $18.97

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodlettsville and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:48:53.

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.