How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Gallatin, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Gallatin, TN is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.12 mi
00h 51m
Flight
37.63 mi
60.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.63 mi
Kilometers
60.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.12 mi
Kilometers
66.18 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallatin
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-22T18:27
Arrive Gallatin
Wed, Apr 22, 7:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rural Hill
TN

Census-designated place in Wilson County, Tennessee

From Murfreesboro
20.5 mi
00h 26m
To Gallatin
20.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 265 West: Central Pike

    1510 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Pike

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Central Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on South Water Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Water Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    21 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Pike
16.8 mi · 41%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
16.5 mi · 40%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 9%
South Water Avenue
1.75 mi · 4%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Central Pike

Continue on Central Pike

16.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rural Hill
00h 26m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Gallatin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Rural Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 20.6 miles from Gallatin.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Gallatin.

Stop Ideas Near Rural Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rural Hill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rural Hill.

BUS

Nashville, TN

27 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Gallatin. Straight-line distance: 37.63 mi (60.56 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Gallatin

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population44,335
Coordinates36.3883800, -86.4466600
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
End: West Main Street (-86.446614, 36.388267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Gallatin. The current time is 18:27:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.