How far is Morristown, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Morristown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.85 mi
03h 37m
Flight
174.82 mi
281.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.82 mi
Kilometers
281.34 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.85 mi
Kilometers
342.55 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Morristown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:38 AM to 10:38 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Morristown
110.4 mi
01h 48m
To Murfreesboro
102.4 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Henry Street

    38 m · 10 sec · North Henry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st North Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Andrew Johnson Highway

    12.5 mi · 18 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Andrew Johnson Highway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Andrew Johnson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Asheville Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Asheville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, I 40 West

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 62%
US 25W North
25.9 mi · 12%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 10%
Andrew Johnson Highway
13.9 mi · 7%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
12.5 mi · 6%
Asheville Highway
5.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38 mi
174.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 48m from Morristown
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morristown and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Morristown and 102.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 174.82 mi (281.34 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population30,275
Coordinates36.2139800, -83.2948900
Altitude397
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Henry Street (-83.29479, 36.214033)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.43 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
15.02 gal · 56.86 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.94 $63.88
Premium $4.65 $34.95 $69.90
Diesel $5.30 $39.83 $79.67

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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Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morristown, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Morristown is 01:15:50, although it is 00:15:50 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.