How far is Murfreesboro, AR from Tennessee, AR?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, AR to Tennessee, AR is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
138.53 mi
02h 41m
Flight
109.77 mi
176.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.66 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.53 mi
Kilometers
222.94 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 6:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-10-16T00:40
Arrive Tennessee
Fri, Oct 16, 3:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
Sparkman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Murfreesboro
65.6 mi
01h 20m
To Tennessee
72.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Courthouse Square

    28 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Square

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Main Street

    47 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Washington Avenue

    2778 ft · 55 sec · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East 13th Street

    2618 ft · 53 sec · East 13th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 19/State Highway 26/13th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 26

    9.9 mi · 17 min · Highway 26

  7. 7

    Continue on Antioch Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Antioch Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    21 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Hollywood Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Hollywood Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    527 ft · 16 sec · North 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Caddo Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    2003 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    16.9 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    16.5 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Morton Street

    24.5 mi · 36 min · Morton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Martin Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Martin Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Central Street

    2206 ft · 50 sec · West Central Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    950 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    13.1 mi · 20 min · East Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Tennessee Spur Road

    1475 ft · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Spur Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Tennessee.

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morton Street
24.5 mi · 18%
Caddo Street
13.4 mi · 10%
East Church Street
13.1 mi · 9%
Highway 26
9.93 mi · 7%
Hollywood Road
4.68 mi · 3%
Pine Street
2.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Morton Street

Continue on Morton Street

24.5 mi · 00h 36m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
109.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparkman
01h 20m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Sparkman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Murfreesboro and 72.9 miles from Tennessee.

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

The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 1:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.30 one way or $38.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Tennessee.

Stop Ideas Near Sparkman

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

29 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

50 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

74 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Tennessee. Straight-line distance: 109.77 mi (176.66 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

City in Arkansas, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates34.0623300, -93.6899000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
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#2 Tennessee

Tennessee is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.6312200, -91.8487400
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Courthouse Square (-93.689823, 34.062458)
End: Tennessee Spur Road (-91.848616, 33.631157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.89 gal
18.5 L · about $19.30
Round trip
$38.60
9.78 gal · 37 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 86.9 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $19.30 $38.60
Mid-grade $4.44 $21.72 $43.43
Premium $4.83 $23.59 $47.19
Diesel $5.92 $28.94 $57.88

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 Arkansas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Tennessee. The current time is 00:40:20.

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.