How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Blountville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Blountville, TN is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
283.39 mi
05h 13m
Flight
231.5 mi
372.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.5 mi
Kilometers
372.56 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.39 mi
Kilometers
456.07 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blountville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive Blountville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 2:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:34 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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Murfreesboro
141.5 mi
02h 36m
To Blountville
141.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    55 m · 9 sec · Bristol Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 66%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
231.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 36m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Blountville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 283.4 miles (456.1 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 141.9 miles from Blountville.

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

The direct path is about 231.5 miles (372.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.71 one way or $75.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Blountville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Blountville. Straight-line distance: 231.5 mi (372.56 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Blountville

Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Population3,074
Coordinates36.5331600, -82.3268100
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Blountville (-82.32681, 36.53316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.85 L · about $37.71
Round trip
$75.42
20 gal · 75.7 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.71 $75.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.53 $85.06
Premium $4.65 $46.54 $93.08
Diesel $5.30 $53.04 $106.08

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Blountville, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 23:37:57, although it is 00:37:57 in Blountville.

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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.