How far is Mount Carmel, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Mount Carmel, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m 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
267.67 mi
04h 23m
Flight
214.42 mi
345.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.42 mi
Kilometers
345.07 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.67 mi
Kilometers
430.77 km
Drive Time
04h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Mount Carmel
Thu, Sep 24, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Carmel
2026-09-23T15:26
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
8:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Carmel
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Mount Carmel
133.5 mi
02h 11m
To City of Murfreesboro
134.1 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street

    148 m · 25 sec · Cherry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Englewood Avenue

    1387 ft · 1 min · Englewood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Stone Drive

    18.4 mi · 22 min · West Stone Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Rogersville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.1 mi · 19 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1851 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    40.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  14. 14

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Carmel and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 50%
Appalachian Highway
66.2 mi · 25%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
West Stone Drive
18.4 mi · 7%
West Main Street
16.4 mi · 6%
Rogersville Bypass
5.24 mi · 2%
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
04h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.3 mi
214.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 11m from Mount Carmel
Leave By
8:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.5 miles from Mount Carmel and 134.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.40 one way or $76.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Carmel and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 214.42 mi (345.07 km).

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#1 Mount Carmel

Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States

Population5,425
Coordinates36.5453800, -82.6609900
Altitude416
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street (-82.660989, 36.545378)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.75 L · about $38.40
Round trip
$76.80
18.88 gal · 71.5 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $38.40 $76.80
Mid-grade $4.53 $42.73 $85.47
Premium $4.94 $46.62 $93.25
Diesel $6.22 $58.67 $117.34

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Carmel, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Mount Carmel is 15:26:10, although it is 14:26:10 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.