How far is Middle Valley, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Middle Valley, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.74 mi
01h 53m
Flight
81.31 mi
130.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.31 mi
Kilometers
130.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.74 mi
Kilometers
162.13 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middle Valley
2026-04-15T23:43
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middle Valley
9:30 PM EDT
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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Middle Valley
50.4 mi
00h 56m
To Murfreesboro
50.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middle Valley and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Crabtree Road

    31 m · 10 sec · Crabtree Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Middle Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Middle Valley Road

    2492 ft · 1 min · Middle Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Daisy Dallas Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Harrison Lane

    752 ft · 26 sec · Harrison Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1056 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  12. 12

    Continue on Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Colville Street

    2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Chancery Street

    645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Morford Street

    1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn 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 Middle Valley and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Harrison Lane
35.7 mi · 35%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 16%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 8%
State Highway 8
7.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
00h 56m from Middle Valley
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middle Valley and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middle Valley to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Middle Valley and 50.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middle Valley and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middle Valley and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middle Valley and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 81.31 mi (130.86 km).

Middle Valley

#1 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Crabtree Road (-85.184498, 35.196003)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Middle Valley, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Middle Valley is 23:43:16, although it is 22:43:16 in Murfreesboro.

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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.