How far is Martin, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Martin, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
183.04 mi
02h 55m
Flight
141.59 mi
227.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.86 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.04 mi
Kilometers
294.57 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Return by in Martin
Thu, Apr 23, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martin
2026-04-23T04:58
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
89.7 mi
01h 27m
To Murfreesboro
93.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Martin and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Martin 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 37%
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%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
141.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 27m from Martin
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Martin and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.1 miles (294.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 89.7 miles from Martin and 93.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Martin and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 141.59 mi (227.86 km).

Martin

#1 Martin

City in Tennessee, USA

Population10,567
Coordinates36.3434000, -88.8503400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lindell Street (-88.850433, 36.343407)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
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 36m
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
24.45 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.9 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Martin and Murfreesboro. The current time is 04:58:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.