How far is McEwen, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from McEwen, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
83.14 mi
01h 29m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.14 mi
Kilometers
133.8 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in McEwen
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McEwen
2026-04-17T04:04
Arrive Murfreesboro
Fri, Apr 17, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McEwen
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From McEwen
41.4 mi
00h 44m
To Murfreesboro
41.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McEwen and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    50 m · 15 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McEwen 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 63%
SR 46
8.32 mi · 10%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 2%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 44m from McEwen
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McEwen and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from McEwen and 41.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McEwen and Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McEwen and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.57 km).

McEwen

#1 McEwen

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

Population1,743
Coordinates36.1078400, -87.6330700
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-87.632949, 36.107586)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between McEwen and Murfreesboro. The current time is 04:04:54.

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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.