How far is Goodlettsville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Goodlettsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
45.71 mi
00h 50m
Flight
37.6 mi
60.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.6 mi
Kilometers
60.51 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.71 mi
Kilometers
73.57 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 AM CDT
Return by in Goodlettsville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodlettsville
2026-04-15T05:37
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
La Vergne
TN

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

From Goodlettsville
22.8 mi
00h 25m
To Murfreesboro
22.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodlettsville and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · 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 Goodlettsville and 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
29.4 mi · 64%
I 65 South
10.6 mi · 23%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 4%
Long Hollow Pike
0.39 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
0.25 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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
37.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Vergne
00h 25m from Goodlettsville
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Goodlettsville and 22.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Goodlettsville and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near La Vergne

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Vergne, 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 La Vergne.

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).

Goodlettsville

#1 Goodlettsville

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population10,397
Coordinates36.3231100, -86.7133300
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-86.713371, 36.323108)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodlettsville and Murfreesboro. The current time is 05:37:55.

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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.