How far is McMinnville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from McMinnville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and 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 · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and 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 Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 20.3 miles from McMinnville and 20.3 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 36.54 mi (58.8 km).
#1 McMinnville
City in Tennessee
| Population | 13,776 |
| Coordinates | 35.6834000, -85.7699800 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.77 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.66 | $13.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
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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