How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Goodlettsville, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Goodlettsville, TN is about 45 miles (72.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Goodlettsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Goodlettsville.
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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
1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville
1725 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop
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Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1170 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
2352 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Rivergate Parkway, Goodlettsville
671 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Goodlettsville
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Rivergate Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Rivergate Parkway
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Turn slight right
78 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Main Street
2750 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Goodlettsville.
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 24 West
Merge slight left
25.9 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Goodlettsville?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 22.5 miles from Goodlettsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Goodlettsville.
Stop Ideas Near La Vergne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Vergne.
Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Goodlettsville. Straight-line distance: 37.6 mi (60.51 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodlettsville
City in Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 10,397 |
| Coordinates | 36.3231100, -86.7133300 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Goodlettsville (-86.71333, 36.32311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
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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