How far is Greenback, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Greenback, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125 miles (201.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.92 mi
02h 55m
Flight
125.03 mi
201.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.21 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.92 mi
Kilometers
260.59 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Greenback
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenback
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
88.2 mi
01h 27m
To Murfreesboro
73.7 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenback and 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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenback 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
128 mi · 79%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 13%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
12.4 mi · 8%
Lenoir City Road
7.6 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
125 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 27m from Greenback
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenback and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Greenback and 73.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 125 miles (201.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenback and 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 Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenback and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 125.03 mi (201.21 km).

Greenback

#1 Greenback

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,238
Coordinates35.6611900, -84.1721400
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-84.172289, 35.661171)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenback, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Greenback is 02:18:15, although it is 01:18:15 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.