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

The driving distance from Martin, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.26 mi
02h 51m
Flight
140.46 mi
226.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.46 mi
Kilometers
226.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.26 mi
Kilometers
288.49 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Sep 17, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Martin
Thu, Sep 17, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-09-17T17:04
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Sep 17, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Martin
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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Martin
89.3 mi
01h 25m
To City of Murfreesboro
89.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
99°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Lindell Street

    24 m · 6 sec · South Lindell Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    30.8 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 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 Martin 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 38%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 29%
Main Street
34.1 mi · 19%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 3%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Lexington Street
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 13m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 25m from Martin
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martin and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Martin and 89.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.26 one way or $50.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martin and Mostly Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martin and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 140.46 mi (226.05 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
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 Lindell Street (-88.850433, 36.343407)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 288 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.32 gal
23.94 L · about $25.26
Round trip
$50.52
12.64 gal · 47.88 L
Estimated CO2
56.2 kg one way
Round trip: 112.3 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $25.26 $50.52
Mid-grade $4.49 $28.40 $56.79
Premium $4.90 $30.94 $61.87
Diesel $6.02 $38.01 $76.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Martin and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 17:04:22.

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.