How far is Milan, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Milan, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
165.94 mi
02h 39m
Flight
132.69 mi
213.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.69 mi
Kilometers
213.55 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.94 mi
Kilometers
267.05 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM CDT
Return by in Milan
Sun, Apr 19, 8:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milan
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milan
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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Milan
79.4 mi
01h 19m
To Murfreesboro
86.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Williamson Street

    77 m · 14 sec · Williamson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    2724 ft · 43 sec · South 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ellington Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Ellington Drive

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 220

    4.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 220

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway of America

    2388 ft · 47 sec · Broadway of America

  9. 9

    Turn left onto TN 104

    8 mi · 11 min · TN 104

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward SR 104

    1235 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milan 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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 104
75.5 mi · 45%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 31%
TN 104
7.96 mi · 5%
Ellington Drive
6.18 mi · 4%
State Highway 220
4.51 mi · 3%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 104

Merge slight left

75.2 mi · 01h 21m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
132.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 19m from Milan
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Milan and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Milan and 86.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Milan and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milan and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 132.69 mi (213.55 km).

Milan

#1 Milan

City in Gibson County, Tennessee

Population7,608
Coordinates35.9197900, -88.7589500
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-88.758901, 35.919792)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.86 gal
22.17 L · about $22.10
Round trip
$44.20
11.72 gal · 44.34 L
Estimated CO2
52.1 kg one way
Round trip: 104.2 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.10 $44.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.92 $49.85
Premium $4.65 $27.27 $54.54
Diesel $5.30 $31.08 $62.16

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Milan and Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:20:07.

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.