How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Erwin, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Erwin, TN is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
279.94 mi
05h 22m
Flight
223.07 mi
358.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.07 mi
Kilometers
358.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.94 mi
Kilometers
450.52 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:58 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T03:36
Arrive Erwin
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 2:22 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
6:16 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
139.8 mi
02h 41m
To Erwin
140.1 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 22 min · West Andrew Johnson Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Tusculum Bypass

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tusculum Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Erwin Highway

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Erwin Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Governor John Sevier Highway

    11.3 mi · 17 min · Governor John Sevier Highway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Avenue

    1204 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 67%
I 81 North
22.7 mi · 8%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
Governor John Sevier Highway
18.3 mi · 7%
West Andrew Johnson Highway
18 mi · 6%
Erwin Highway
6.37 mi · 2%
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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
223.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 41m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Erwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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 139.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 140.1 miles from Erwin.

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

The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.26 one way or $74.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Erwin, 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 Erwin.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Erwin. Straight-line distance: 223.07 mi (358.99 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Erwin

Human settlement in Tennessee, United States of America

Population5,854
Coordinates36.1451100, -82.4168100
Altitude510
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Erwin (-82.41681, 36.14511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.88 gal
37.39 L · about $37.26
Round trip
$74.51
19.76 gal · 74.78 L
Estimated CO2
87.8 kg one way
Round trip: 175.6 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.26 $74.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.02 $84.04
Premium $4.65 $45.98 $91.96
Diesel $5.30 $52.40 $104.81

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 Erwin, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 03:36:29, although it is 04:36:29 in Erwin.

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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.