How far is Huntsville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Huntsville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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
143.38 mi
02h 47m
Flight
112.96 mi
181.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.96 mi
Kilometers
181.79 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.74 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Huntsville
Sat, May 30, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntsville
2026-05-30T08:23
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 11:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Huntsville
78.2 mi
01h 23m
To Murfreesboro
65.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodland Place

    6 m · 6 sec · Woodland Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Street

    745 ft · 23 sec · Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Howard H Baker Highway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Howard H Baker Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Scott Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Scott Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Irving Street

    1001 ft · 25 sec · Irving Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway East

    21.8 mi · 32 min · Deer Lodge Highway East

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Holly Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Monterey Highway

    112 m · 8 sec · Monterey Highway

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1288 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    65.1 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  19. 19

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  21. 21

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntsville 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Monterey Highway
65.5 mi · 46%
Deer Lodge Highway East
21.8 mi · 15%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 15%
Scott Highway
10.1 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 7%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Monterey Highway

Merge slight left

65.1 mi · 01h 10m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 23m from Huntsville
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Huntsville and 65.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Huntsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cookeville, 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 Cookeville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntsville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 112.96 mi (181.79 km).

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#1 Huntsville

Human settlement in Scott County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,285
Coordinates36.4098000, -84.4904900
Altitude402
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodland Place (-84.490497, 36.40983)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Huntsville, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Huntsville is 08:23:17, although it is 07:23:17 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.