How far is Jacksboro, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Jacksboro, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.84 mi
03h 16m
Flight
127.66 mi
205.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.66 mi
Kilometers
205.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.84 mi
Kilometers
273.33 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 30, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Jacksboro
Thu, Apr 30, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksboro
2026-04-30T09:25
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksboro
9:00 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Jacksboro
93 mi
01h 38m
To Murfreesboro
76.9 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    84 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paris Nance Road

    842 ft · 39 sec · Paris Nance Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · West Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Royal Blue Road

    649 ft · 8 sec · Royal Blue Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W South: Rocky Top, Lake City

    1058 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    74 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Creek Street

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Creek Street

  10. 10

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

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    51 m · 3 sec · Briceville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Frost Bottom Road

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 43 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    739 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  28. 28

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  30. 30

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  39. 39

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksboro and 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
41 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 69%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 6%
Frost Bottom Road
7.13 mi · 4%
Knoxville
5.68 mi · 3%
Briceville Highway
5.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 38m from Jacksboro
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Jacksboro and 76.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksboro and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 127.66 mi (205.45 km).

Jacksboro

#1 Jacksboro

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

Population2,066
Coordinates36.3300800, -84.1838200
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-84.183791, 36.330009)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.69 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.38 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jacksboro, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Jacksboro is 09:25:08, although it is 08:25:08 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.