How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Bradford, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Bradford, TN is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Bradford.
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Start on South Spring Street
26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight left onto North Public Square
120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 104
1142 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto TN 104
7.9 mi · 11 min · TN 104
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Turn right onto Broadway of America
2554 ft · 51 sec · Broadway of America
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Turn sharp left
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
4.7 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Oasis Road
698 ft · 32 sec · Oasis Road
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Turn left onto Atwood Highway
9 m · 2 sec · Atwood Highway
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Turn right onto Cades Atwood Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · Cades Atwood Road
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Turn right onto Bradford Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Bradford Highway
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Continue on Milan Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Milan Highway
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
47 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
842 ft · 17 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Bradford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Bradford?
The road trip is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Murfreesboro and 86.8 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 136.26 mi (219.29 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Town in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 36.0764500, -88.8100600 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-88.81006, 36.07645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.03 | $52.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.46 | $64.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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