How far is Hartsville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Hartsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 50 miles (80.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
50.01 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 AM CDT
Return by in Hartsville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hartsville
2026-04-17T23:26
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hartsville
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 Hartsville
24.8 mi
00h 29m
To Murfreesboro
25.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
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 Hartsville and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    95 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lebanon Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Hartsville Pike

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Hartsville Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Baddour Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Baddour Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Sparta Pike

    2918 ft · 57 sec · Sparta Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 40 West: Nashville

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartsville 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 42%
Hartsville Pike
10.4 mi · 21%
I 40 West
4.32 mi · 9%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 7%
River Street
3.45 mi · 7%
Lebanon Pike
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

21 mi · 00h 23m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 29m from Hartsville
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hartsville 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 Hartsville to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 50 miles (80.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 24.8 miles from Hartsville and 25.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hartsville and Mostly Sunny near 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 Hartsville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 km).

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#1 Hartsville

Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,435
Coordinates36.3908800, -86.1672100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.167202, 36.390902)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.68 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
3.52 gal · 13.36 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.49 $14.97
Premium $4.65 $8.19 $16.38
Diesel $5.30 $9.34 $18.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hartsville and Murfreesboro. The current time is 23:26:12.

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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.