How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Gatlinburg, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Gatlinburg, TN is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Gatlinburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Gatlinburg.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2116 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art
2403 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Henley Street
1 km · 1 min · Henley Street
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Continue on Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Forks of the River Parkway
3212 ft · 46 sec · Forks of the River Parkway
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Turn right onto Parkway
7.1 mi · 12 min · Parkway
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Continue on Gatlinburg Spur Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Gatlinburg Spur Road
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Continue on Parkway
1.2 mi · 4 min · Parkway
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Turn right
124 m · 30 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Gatlinburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Gatlinburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Gatlinburg?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Murfreesboro and 109.1 miles from Gatlinburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Gatlinburg, 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 Gatlinburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Gatlinburg. Straight-line distance: 161.59 mi (260.05 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gatlinburg
Resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee
| Population | 3,779 |
| Coordinates | 35.7145300, -83.5118900 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gatlinburg (-83.51189, 35.71453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
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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