How far is McMinnville, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from McMinnville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on Walling Street
120 m · 23 sec · Walling Street
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Turn left onto North Spring Street
634 ft · 21 sec · North Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Morford Street
2172 ft · 45 sec · East Morford Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street
2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn right onto Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and City of Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Bragg Highway
Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving McMinnville and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Woodbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from McMinnville and 21.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodbury.
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.61 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $8.88 | $17.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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