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

The driving distance from Loudon, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
174.23 mi
02h 39m
Flight
116.6 mi
187.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.6 mi
Kilometers
187.65 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.23 mi
Kilometers
280.4 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Return by in Loudon
Wed, Sep 23, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loudon
2026-09-23T11:18
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loudon
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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Loudon
87 mi
01h 19m
To City of Murfreesboro
87.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blair Street

    12 m · 8 sec · Blair Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Grove Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mulberry Street

    581 ft · 10 sec · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

    2646 ft · 45 sec · Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Loudon County Veterans Memorial Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on East Lee Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Lee Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sugar Limb Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Sugar Limb Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2071 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 40 West: Nashville

    1864 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Nashville

    132.3 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loudon 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
132 mi · 76%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Sugar Limb Road
9.76 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
East Lee Highway
2.26 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Merge slight right onto Nashville

132 mi · 02h 22m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.6 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 19m from Loudon
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Loudon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174.2 miles (280.4 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87 miles from Loudon and 87.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.02 one way or $50.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Loudon 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Loudon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loudon and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 116.6 mi (187.65 km).

Loudon

#1 Loudon

Human settlement in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population6,009
Coordinates35.7328500, -84.3338100
Altitude255
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: Blair Street (-84.333792, 35.732804)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.15 gal
23.27 L · about $25.02
Round trip
$50.04
12.3 gal · 46.54 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.3 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $25.02 $50.04
Mid-grade $4.53 $27.84 $55.68
Premium $4.94 $30.37 $60.75
Diesel $6.22 $38.22 $76.44

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Loudon, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Loudon is 11:18:54, although it is 10:18:54 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.