How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Atoka, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Atoka, TN is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.29 mi
04h 14m
Flight
192.26 mi
309.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
192.26 mi
Kilometers
309.41 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.29 mi
Kilometers
344.87 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atoka
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T21:01
Arrive Atoka
Sun, Apr 19, 1:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
107 mi
02h 07m
To Atoka
107.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Public Square

    120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street

    122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Highway 14

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 14

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atoka-Idaville Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Atoka-Idaville Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Atoka-Idaville Road

    3105 ft · 1 min · Atoka-Idaville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    980 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Atoka-Munford Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atoka-Munford Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
163 mi · 76%
State Highway 14
14.8 mi · 7%
West Main Street
13.8 mi · 6%
East Main Street
9.54 mi · 4%
Atoka-Idaville Road
5.25 mi · 2%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 58m

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
04h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
192.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
02h 07m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.3 miles (344.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107 miles from Murfreesboro and 107.3 miles from Atoka.

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

The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.51 one way or $57.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Atoka.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Atoka. Straight-line distance: 192.26 mi (309.41 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 Atoka

City in Oklahoma

Population9,732
Coordinates35.4411900, -89.7781400
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Atoka (-89.77814, 35.44119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.62 L · about $28.51
Round trip
$57.02
15.12 gal · 57.24 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.51 $57.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.15 $64.31
Premium $4.65 $35.18 $70.37
Diesel $5.30 $40.10 $80.20

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 Atoka. The current time is 21:01:39.

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.