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

The driving distance from Kingsport, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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
281.52 mi
04h 11m
Flight
219.85 mi
353.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.85 mi
Kilometers
353.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.52 mi
Kilometers
453.07 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 6:14 PM CDT
Return by in Kingsport
Tue, Jun 2, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsport
2026-06-02T15:02
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Jun 2, 7:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
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
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingsport
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Kingsport
138.2 mi
02h 05m
To City of Murfreesboro
143.4 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    636 ft · 24 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    133 m · 12 sec · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Broad Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    573 ft · 21 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sullivan Street

    1054 ft · 24 sec · East Sullivan Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Wilcox Drive

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Wilcox Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Sullivan Gardens Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sullivan Gardens Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Wilcox Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Wilcox Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Sullivan Gardens Drive

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Sullivan Gardens Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  18. 18

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  20. 20

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsport 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 47%
Sullivan Gardens Drive
55.5 mi · 20%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
South Wilcox Drive
4.04 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
219.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 05m from Kingsport
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kingsport and Mostly 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 Kingsport to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Kingsport and 143.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 219.8 miles (353.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.45 one way or $74.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingsport 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kingsport and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsport and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 219.85 mi (353.81 km).

Kingsport

#1 Kingsport

The most populous city in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

Population54,112
Coordinates36.5484300, -82.5618200
Altitude369
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: West Center Street (-82.561722, 36.548537)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.93 gal
37.6 L · about $37.45
Round trip
$74.89
19.86 gal · 75.2 L
Estimated CO2
88.2 kg one way
Round trip: 176.5 kg / 389 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.45 $74.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.23 $84.46
Premium $4.65 $46.21 $92.43
Diesel $5.30 $52.67 $105.34

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingsport, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Kingsport is 15:02:58, although it is 14:02:58 in City of 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.