How far is Jonesborough, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Jonesborough, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 273 miles (439.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.96 mi
04h 12m
Flight
220.92 mi
355.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.92 mi
Kilometers
355.53 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.96 mi
Kilometers
439.28 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:10 AM CDT
Return by in Jonesborough
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesborough
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesborough
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Jonesborough
136.3 mi
02h 06m
To Murfreesboro
136.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Cherokee Street

    133 m · 17 sec · North Cherokee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West College Street

    909 ft · 42 sec · West College Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    155 m · 22 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Jackson Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Jackson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    35.2 mi · 43 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesborough and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 49%
Andrew Johnson Highway
57.3 mi · 21%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi
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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.1 mi
220.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 06m from Jonesborough
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jonesborough and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273 miles (439.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Jonesborough and 136.6 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 220.9 miles (355.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.31 one way or $72.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesborough and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 220.92 mi (355.53 km).

Jonesborough

#1 Jonesborough

Town in Tennessee

Population5,765
Coordinates36.2942700, -82.4734800
Altitude516
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Cherokee Street (-82.473541, 36.294246)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.46 L · about $36.31
Round trip
$72.63
19.26 gal · 72.92 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.31 $72.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.96 $81.91
Premium $4.65 $44.82 $89.64
Diesel $5.30 $51.08 $102.16

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 Jonesborough, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Jonesborough is 22:57:47, although it is 21:57:47 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.