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

The driving distance from Hunter, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240 miles (386.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.61 mi
04h 44m
Flight
239.95 mi
386.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.95 mi
Kilometers
386.17 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.61 mi
Kilometers
480.56 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 7:25 PM CST
Return by in Hunter
Mon, Nov 9, 1:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hunter
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 8:25 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hunter
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Hunter
148.9 mi
02h 22m
To City of Murfreesboro
149.8 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
29°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hope Street

    122 m · 19 sec · Hope Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stony Creek Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stony Creek Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Broad Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Elk Avenue

    7.4 mi · 12 min · West Elk Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  13. 13

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hunter and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 44%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 19%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
West Elk Avenue
7.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
240 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 22m from Hunter
Leave By
7:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Hunter and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.6 miles (480.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Hunter and 149.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 240 miles (386.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.23 one way or $76.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hunter 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 Partly Cloudy around Hunter and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hunter and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 239.95 mi (386.17 km).

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#1 Hunter

Hunter is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.3717800, -82.1587400
Altitude478
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: Hope Street (-82.158726, 36.371868)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 481 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.54 gal
39.89 L · about $38.23
Round trip
$76.46
21.08 gal · 79.78 L
Estimated CO2
93.7 kg one way
Round trip: 187.3 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.63 $38.23 $76.46
Mid-grade $4.10 $43.22 $86.45
Premium $4.52 $47.64 $95.28
Diesel $5.86 $61.73 $123.47

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 · Nov 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hunter, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Hunter is 15:41:45, although it is 14:41:45 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.