How far is Loretto, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Loretto, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.94 mi
01h 51m
Flight
79.39 mi
127.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.94 mi
Kilometers
160.83 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loretto
2026-04-15T14:42
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
49.8 mi
00h 55m
To Murfreesboro
50.1 mi
00h 55m

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
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 Loretto and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loretto and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loretto 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 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 · 5%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 55m from Loretto
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Loretto 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 Loretto to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 49.8 miles from Loretto and 50.1 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Loretto and Partly Cloudy near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 km).

Loretto

#1 Loretto

City in Tennessee, USA

Population1,781
Coordinates35.0778600, -87.4397400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-87.43998, 35.077878)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.65 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $5.30 $18.72 $37.45

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 Murfreesboro. The current time is 14:42:51.

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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.