How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Fairmount, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Fairmount, TN is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.57 mi
05h 25m
Flight
240.67 mi
387.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.67 mi
Kilometers
387.32 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.57 mi
Kilometers
472.46 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 8:06 PM EST
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 12:31 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-11-06T13:40
Arrive Fairmount
Fri, Nov 6, 7:06 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 2:26 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
6:08 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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
146.5 mi
02h 42m
To Fairmount
147.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58, US 421: Bristol, Gate City

    1928 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Gate City Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gate City Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Street

    1 km · 1 min · State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    1033 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    3041 ft · 45 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    139 m · 6 sec · Maple Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 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 · 64%
I 81 North
76.3 mi · 26%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
West State Street
1.22 mi
Gate City Highway
1 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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 42m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:08 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Fairmount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 293.6 miles (472.5 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 147.1 miles from Fairmount.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.15 one way or $76.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Fairmount.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 240.67 mi (387.32 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 Fairmount

Fairmount is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.5851100, -82.1709700
Altitude529
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Fairmount (-82.17097, 36.58511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 472 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.21 L · about $38.15
Round trip
$76.29
20.72 gal · 78.42 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $38.15 $76.29
Mid-grade $4.15 $42.99 $85.99
Premium $4.56 $47.27 $94.55
Diesel $5.90 $61.09 $122.19

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Fairmount, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 13:40:40, although it is 14:40:40 in Fairmount.

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.