How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Charlotte, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Charlotte, TN is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Charlotte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Charlotte.
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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
3.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Centerville, Dickson
1446 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
4.9 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henslee Drive
1601 ft · 27 sec · Henslee Drive
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Turn slight right
1484 ft · 54 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 10 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
672 ft · 13 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Alley
10 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Charlotte.
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 onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Charlotte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Charlotte?
The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 38.4 miles from Charlotte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Charlotte.
Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station
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 Thompson's Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Charlotte. Straight-line distance: 57.8 mi (93.02 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlotte
Town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,610 |
| Coordinates | 36.1772800, -87.3397300 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlotte (-87.33973, 36.17728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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