How far is Mountain City, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Mountain City, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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
329.62 mi
05h 22m
Flight
260.41 mi
419.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
260.41 mi
Kilometers
419.09 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
329.62 mi
Kilometers
530.48 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain City
Fri, Oct 16, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain City
2026-10-15T23:34
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain City
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
Farragut
TN

Town of the United States

From Mountain City
162.1 mi
02h 41m
To City of Murfreesboro
167.6 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Mountain City Weather
TN
Live fallback forecast
81°F
This Afternoon
Using Bristol as the closest live forecast in the Tennessee weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1344 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Shady Street

    11 mi · 12 min · North Shady Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Daniel Boone Trail

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Daniel Boone Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    13 mi · 16 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 81 South

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 40%
I 81 South
68.8 mi · 21%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 16%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 6%
Daniel Boone Trail
18.2 mi · 6%
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
13 mi · 4%
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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.2 mi
260.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farragut
02h 41m from Mountain City
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain City 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 Mountain City to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 329.6 miles (530.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Farragut is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.1 miles from Mountain City and 167.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 260.4 miles (419.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.40 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mountain City 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 Mostly Sunny around Mountain City and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain City and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 260.41 mi (419.09 km).

Mountain City

#1 Mountain City

City in Johnson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,444
Coordinates36.4745600, -81.8048400
Altitude737
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: West Main Street (-81.804771, 36.474702)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 530 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.63 gal
44.03 L · about $45.40
Round trip
$90.81
23.26 gal · 88.06 L
Estimated CO2
103.4 kg one way
Round trip: 206.7 kg / 456 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $45.40 $90.81
Mid-grade $4.37 $50.76 $101.53
Premium $4.77 $55.52 $111.04
Diesel $6.00 $69.80 $139.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mountain City, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Mountain City is 23:34:12, although it is 22:34:12 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.