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

The driving distance from Madisonville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 180 miles (289.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
180.04 mi
02h 48m
Flight
117.06 mi
188.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.06 mi
Kilometers
188.39 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.04 mi
Kilometers
289.75 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Madisonville
Tue, Oct 20, 7:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madisonville
2026-10-20T01:46
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madisonville
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
Dunlap
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Madisonville
76.4 mi
01h 24m
To City of Murfreesboro
103.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street South

    2 m · 4 sec · College Street South

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warren Street

    63 m · 8 sec · Warren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tellico Street South

    2447 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South

  4. 4

    Turn right

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Englewood Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Englewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Englewood Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Englewood Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Niota Avenue

    725 ft · 15 sec · Niota Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Athens Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on New Englewood Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South White Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Green Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Decatur Pike

    13.2 mi · 20 min · Decatur Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on William Jennings Bryan Highway

    5.7 mi · 8 min · William Jennings Bryan Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Washington Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Old Washington Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    143 m · 11 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    15.8 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2468 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  22. 22

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  35. 35

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madisonville and City of 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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
29.9 mi · 17%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 9%
Decatur Pike
13.2 mi · 7%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 7%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 6%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
117.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunlap
01h 24m from Madisonville
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Madisonville and Mostly 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 Madisonville to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 180 miles (289.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Madisonville and 103.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.42 one way or $48.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madisonville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 117.06 mi (188.39 km).

Madisonville

#1 Madisonville

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

Population5,024
Coordinates35.5198000, -84.3635300
Altitude303
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: Warren Street (-84.36351, 35.519822)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.05 L · about $24.42
Round trip
$48.83
12.7 gal · 48.1 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $24.42 $48.83
Mid-grade $4.29 $27.25 $54.51
Premium $4.71 $29.88 $59.77
Diesel $5.99 $38.00 $76.01

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 Madisonville, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Madisonville is 01:46:05, although it is 00:46:05 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.