How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Chuckey, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Chuckey, TN is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.4 mi
04h 51m
Flight
208.42 mi
335.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.42 mi
Kilometers
335.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.4 mi
Kilometers
415.85 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chuckey
Sat, Nov 7, 11:34 PM EST
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 8, 3:26 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-11-07T17:43
Arrive Chuckey
Sat, Nov 7, 10:34 PM CST
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:18 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CST
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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
128.9 mi
02h 25m
To Chuckey
129.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 PM CST
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11E: Mosheim, Greeneville, Bulls Gap

    2149 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Andrew Johnson Highway

    20.2 mi · 24 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chuckey Highway

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Chuckey Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chuckey Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 72%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 9%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
20.2 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
Chuckey Highway
2.08 mi · 1%
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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
208.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 25m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:18 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Chuckey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Murfreesboro and 129.5 miles from Chuckey.

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

The direct path is about 208.4 miles (335.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.32 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Chuckey, 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 Sunny near Chuckey.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Chuckey. Straight-line distance: 208.42 mi (335.42 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 Chuckey

Chuckey is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.2159400, -82.6882100
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Chuckey (-82.68821, 36.21594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $33.32
Round trip
$66.65
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.65 $33.32 $66.65
Mid-grade $4.13 $37.64 $75.28
Premium $4.55 $41.46 $82.92
Diesel $5.88 $53.58 $107.16

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Chuckey, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 17:43:52, although it is 18:43:52 in Chuckey.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.