How far is McKenzie, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from McKenzie, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
157.94 mi
02h 28m
Flight
120.63 mi
194.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.94 mi
Kilometers
254.18 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Return by in McKenzie
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McKenzie
2026-04-22T21:04
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McKenzie
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
McEwen
TN

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

From McKenzie
77.2 mi
01h 14m
To Murfreesboro
80.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old McKenzie Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old McKenzie Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    119 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Drive North

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McKenzie 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 43%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 33%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
5.62 mi · 4%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 1%
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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 14m from McKenzie
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving McKenzie and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from McKenzie and 80.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around McKenzie and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McKenzie and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 120.63 mi (194.13 km).

McKenzie

#1 McKenzie

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,303
Coordinates36.1325600, -88.5186600
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: College Drive (-88.518853, 36.132647)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.1 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.2 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 McKenzie and Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:04:37.

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.