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

The driving distance from Greenback, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
176.9 mi
02h 54m
Flight
126.12 mi
202.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.12 mi
Kilometers
202.97 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.9 mi
Kilometers
284.69 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 4:02 AM CDT
Return by in Greenback
Thu, Jun 11, 7:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenback
2026-06-11T02:07
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 5:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenback
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Greenback
88.4 mi
01h 27m
To City of Murfreesboro
88.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    16 m · 7 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morganton Road

    978 ft · 21 sec · Morganton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lenoir City Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Lenoir City Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Lenoir City Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lenoir City Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
128 mi · 73%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
12.4 mi · 7%
Lenoir City Road
7.6 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
126.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 27m from Greenback
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenback and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Greenback and 88.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenback and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 126.12 mi (202.97 km).

Greenback

#1 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
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: Oak Street (-84.172289, 35.661171)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.24 gal
23.63 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
12.48 gal · 47.26 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 110.9 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.54 $53.08
Premium $4.65 $29.04 $58.08
Diesel $5.30 $33.10 $66.19

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 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenback, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Greenback is 02:07:35, although it is 01:07:35 in City of 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.