How far is Kenton, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Kenton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.36 mi
03h 10m
Flight
148.58 mi
239.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.58 mi
Kilometers
239.11 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.36 mi
Kilometers
303.13 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Kenton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
9:00 PM CDT
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Kenton
99.1 mi
01h 35m
To Murfreesboro
89.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Church Street

    23 m · 5 sec · West Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Poplar Street

    1 mi · 1 min · South Poplar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Rutherford Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Rutherford Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Kenton Highway

    25.8 mi · 30 min · Kenton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenton 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kenton Highway
122 mi · 65%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 28%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 1%
Rutherford Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
South Poplar Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kenton Highway

Merge slight left

95.6 mi · 01h 43m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 35m from Kenton
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kenton and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Kenton and 89.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.08 one way or $50.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kenton and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 148.58 mi (239.11 km).

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#1 Kenton

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,190
Coordinates36.2022900, -89.0122900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: West Church Street (-89.012256, 36.202229)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.08
Round trip
$50.15
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.08 $50.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.28 $56.56
Premium $4.65 $30.95 $61.90
Diesel $5.30 $35.27 $70.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenton and Murfreesboro. The current time is 00:17:37.

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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.