How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Apison, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Apison, TN is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
120.96 mi
02h 25m
Flight
95.6 mi
153.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.6 mi
Kilometers
153.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.96 mi
Kilometers
194.66 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 12:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-14T19:39
Arrive Apison
Tue, Apr 14, 10:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
60.5 mi
01h 12m
To Apison
60.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2029 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Apison Pike

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Apison Pike

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Apison Pike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 86%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 6%
Apison Pike
6.6 mi · 5%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
SR 317
0.37 mi
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 57m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 12m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Apison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 60.5 miles from Apison.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Apison. Straight-line distance: 95.6 mi (153.86 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Apison

Apison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.0239600, -85.0238400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Apison (-85.02384, 35.02396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Apison, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 19:39:47, although it is 20:39:47 in Apison.

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.