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

The driving distance from Loretto, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.08 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.84 mi
126.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.84 mi
Kilometers
126.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.08 mi
Kilometers
159.45 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM CDT
Return by in Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 7:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loretto
2026-04-15T16:16
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loretto
9:30 PM CDT
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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Loretto
49.5 mi
00h 54m
To City of Murfreesboro
49.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    532 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Street

    154 m · 25 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Military Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Military Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Locust Avenue

    5.5 mi · 6 min · South Locust Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto and City of 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
43 mi · 43%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi · 21%
Andrew Jackson Highway
19 mi · 19%
South Locust Avenue
5.48 mi · 6%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
South Military Street
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Highway

Continue on Lawrenceburg Highway

30.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 54m from Loretto
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Loretto and 49.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loretto and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 78.84 mi (126.88 km).

Loretto

#1 Loretto

City in Tennessee, USA

Population1,781
Coordinates35.0778600, -87.4397400
Altitude251
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: South Main Street (-87.43998, 35.077878)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.84 $29.69
Premium $4.65 $16.24 $32.48
Diesel $5.30 $18.51 $37.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Loretto and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 16:16:29.

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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.