How far is Graysville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Graysville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.56 mi
01h 53m
Flight
78.32 mi
126.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.56 mi
Kilometers
165.05 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 5:39 AM CDT
Return by in Graysville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graysville
2026-04-17T04:46
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 6:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graysville
9:30 PM EDT
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
Beersheba Springs
TN

City in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Graysville
51.3 mi
00h 56m
To Murfreesboro
51.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Graysville and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Pikeville Avenue

    1284 ft · 38 sec · Pikeville Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dayton Avenue

    106 m · 12 sec · Dayton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Dayton Avenue

    2319 ft · 49 sec · Dayton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rhea County Highway

    2735 ft · 35 sec · Rhea County Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Pike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graysville and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Pike
39.6 mi · 39%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 15%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 8%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beersheba Springs
00h 56m from Graysville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Graysville and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Beersheba Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Graysville and 51.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Graysville and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Graysville and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graysville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 78.32 mi (126.05 km).

Graysville

#1 Graysville

Town in Rhea County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,570
Coordinates35.4470100, -85.0844000
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Pikeville Avenue (-85.084369, 35.447033)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graysville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Graysville is 04:46:22, although it is 03:46:22 in Murfreesboro.

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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.