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

The driving distance from Louisville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
183.19 mi
02h 53m
Flight
132.28 mi
212.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.28 mi
Kilometers
212.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.19 mi
Kilometers
294.81 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Louisville
Tue, Oct 20, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Louisville
2026-10-19T23:04
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Louisville
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Louisville
91.5 mi
01h 26m
To City of Murfreesboro
91.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Honey Rock Way

    22 m · 4 sec · Honey Rock Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Louisville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Topside Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Topside Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1965 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Pellissippi Parkway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Pellissippi Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga

    2411 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3090 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 72%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Pellissippi Parkway
9.5 mi · 5%
I 40 West
8.2 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
Topside Road
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
132.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 26m from Louisville
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Louisville and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.8 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Louisville and 91.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 132.3 miles (212.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Louisville 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 Mostly Clear around Louisville and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 132.28 mi (212.88 km).

Louisville

#1 Louisville

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

Population4,139
Coordinates35.8217500, -84.0479600
Altitude257
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: Honey Rock Way (-84.048168, 35.821733)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.47 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.68
12.92 gal · 48.94 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $24.84 $49.68
Mid-grade $4.29 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.71 $30.40 $60.80
Diesel $5.99 $38.66 $77.33

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Louisville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Louisville is 23:04:52, although it is 22:04:52 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.