How far is Kingston, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Kingston, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
145.44 mi
02h 10m
Flight
105.39 mi
169.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.39 mi
Kilometers
169.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.44 mi
Kilometers
234.07 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 Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 10:33 PM CDT
Return by in Kingston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingston
2026-04-15T21:22
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 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
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
72.7 mi
01h 05m
To Murfreesboro
72.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingston and 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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingston 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Kentucky Street
117 mi · 81%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 14%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 3%
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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 05m from Kingston
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Kingston and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 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 72.7 miles from Kingston and 72.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kingston and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kingston and Partly Cloudy near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 105.39 mi (169.61 km).

Kingston

#1 Kingston

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,956
Coordinates35.8809100, -84.5085400
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kentucky Street (-84.508485, 35.88088)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
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 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.43 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.86 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kingston, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Kingston is 21:22:21, although it is 20:22:21 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.