How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Alexandria, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Alexandria, TN is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
31.75 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.6 mi
41.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.6 mi
Kilometers
41.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.75 mi
Kilometers
51.1 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Alexandria
Sun, Apr 19, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Auburntown
TN

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

From Murfreesboro
15.8 mi
00h 25m
To Alexandria
15.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    26 m · 8 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1897 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    1761 ft · 57 sec · North Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenland Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middle Tennessee Boulevard

    832 ft · 24 sec · Middle Tennessee Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    150 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Lascassas Pike

    14.6 mi · 23 min · Lascassas Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Poplar Bluff Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · West Poplar Bluff Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    79 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto High Street

    70 m · 11 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    16 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lascassas Pike
14.6 mi · 46%
West Poplar Bluff Road
10.6 mi · 33%
Nashville Highway
3.81 mi · 12%
High Street
0.92 mi · 3%
Greenland Drive
0.8 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lascassas Pike

Turn straight onto Lascassas Pike

14.6 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburntown
00h 25m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Auburntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 15.9 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Murfreesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Auburntown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

65 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 25.6 mi (41.2 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

Town in DeKalb County, Tennessee

Population1,020
Coordinates36.0775600, -86.0333200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Alexandria (-86.03332, 36.07756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 Tennessee · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Alexandria. The current time is 04:01:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.