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

The driving distance from Kingston, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.66 mi
02h 10m
Flight
106.45 mi
171.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.31 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.66 mi
Kilometers
234.42 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 4:59 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Oct 15, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-10-15T15:48
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 5:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kingston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Kingston
72.8 mi
01h 05m
To City of Murfreesboro
72.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kentucky Street

    78 m · 35 sec · North Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Kentucky Street

    739 ft · 22 sec · North Kentucky Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1775 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    117 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  5. 5

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston and City of 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kentucky Street
117 mi · 80%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 14%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Kentucky Street

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 06m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
106.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 05m from Kingston
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kingston and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingston to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Kingston and 72.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingston 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 Sunny around Kingston and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingston and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 106.45 mi (171.31 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
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: North Kentucky Street (-84.508485, 35.88088)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.13
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $20.07 $40.13
Mid-grade $4.37 $22.44 $44.87
Premium $4.77 $24.54 $49.08
Diesel $6.00 $30.85 $61.70

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingston, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Kingston is 15:48:42, although it is 14:48:42 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.