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

The driving distance from Mount Pleasant, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
245.72 mi
03h 50m
Flight
196.97 mi
317 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.97 mi
Kilometers
317 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.72 mi
Kilometers
395.45 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 5:39 AM CST
Return by in Mount Pleasant
Thu, Nov 12, 10:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pleasant
2026-11-12T02:49
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 6:39 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pleasant
9:00 PM EST
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
Crab Orchard
TN

Human settlement in Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Mount Pleasant
122.6 mi
01h 55m
To City of Murfreesboro
123.1 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mt Pleasant Lane

    21 m · 9 sec · Mt Pleasant Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Knoxville Highway

    1396 ft · 1 min · Old Knoxville Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    8.7 mi · 10 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1561 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pleasant and City of 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 54%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 22%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
30.7 mi · 13%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 9%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi
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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
01h 55m from Mount Pleasant
Leave By
9:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Pleasant and Partly Cloudy 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 Pleasant to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.6 miles from Mount Pleasant and 123.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mount Pleasant 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 Chance Rain Showers around Mount Pleasant and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pleasant and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 196.97 mi (317 km).

Mount Pleasant

#1 Mount Pleasant

City in Maury County, Tennessee, United States

Population4,972
Coordinates36.1695400, -82.9068200
Altitude393
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: Mt Pleasant Lane (-82.906895, 36.169743)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.82 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
17.34 gal · 65.64 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.04 $35.01 $70.02
Premium $4.45 $38.57 $77.15
Diesel $5.82 $50.46 $100.92

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Pleasant, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Mount Pleasant is 02:49:50, although it is 01:49:50 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.