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

The driving distance from Gordonsville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
52.57 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.82 mi
56.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.82 mi
Kilometers
56.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.57 mi
Kilometers
84.61 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 12:44 PM CDT
Return by in Gordonsville
Mon, Jun 1, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordonsville
2026-06-01T11:49
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Jun 1, 12:44 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordonsville
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Gordonsville
26.3 mi
00h 27m
To City of Murfreesboro
26.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    12 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gordonsville Highway

    2372 ft · 1 min · Gordonsville Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 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 Gordonsville 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gordonsville Highway
23.4 mi · 44%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 40%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 6%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.95 mi · 2%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Gordonsville Highway

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 27m from Gordonsville
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gordonsville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gordonsville to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Gordonsville and 26.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Gordonsville and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordonsville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 34.82 mi (56.03 km).

Gordonsville

#1 Gordonsville

Town in Smith County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,245
Coordinates36.1725600, -85.9297100
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: Maple Street (-85.929638, 36.172557)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.02 L · about $6.98
Round trip
$13.95
3.7 gal · 14.04 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.98 $13.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.65 $8.61 $17.22
Diesel $5.30 $9.81 $19.62

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordonsville and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 11:49:44.

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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.