How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Grand Prairie, TX?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Grand Prairie, TX is about 704.4 miles (1133.6 km), with a travel time of about 12h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 641.8 miles (1032.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
704.42 mi
12h 27m
Flight
641.82 mi
1032.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
641.82 mi
Kilometers
1032.91 km
Flight Time
01h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
704.42 mi
Kilometers
1133.65 km
Drive Time
12h 27m

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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 12h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Prairie
Thu, Jul 9, 1:24 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Fri, Jul 10, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-07-09T00:56
Arrive Grand Prairie
Thu, Jul 9, 1:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
6:28 PM to 7:58 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lonoke
AR

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

From Murfreesboro
351.8 mi
06h 13m
To Grand Prairie
352.6 mi
06h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jul 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
100°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jul 9 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Grand Prairie.

  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

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    164.8 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 240 West, I 40 West: Jackson Mississippi, Little Rock

    680 ft · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Little Rock

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 26 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    302.6 mi · 5 hr 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Line Road

    1342 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    2496 ft · 50 sec · East Interstate 30

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Belt Line Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Belt Line Road

  25. 25

    Continue on North Belt Line Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · North Belt Line Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Davis Street

    1068 ft · 26 sec · Davis Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    23 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Belt Freeway
336 mi · 48%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
218 mi · 31%
I 40 West
140 mi · 20%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 1%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

East Belt Freeway

Continue straight

303 mi · 05h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
12h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.6 mi
641.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonoke
06h 13m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
11:04 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Grand Prairie?

The road trip is about 704.4 miles (1133.6 km) and usually takes 12h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lonoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 351.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 352.6 miles from Grand Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 641.8 miles (1032.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $93.75 one way or $187.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 220.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Grand Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Lonoke

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lonoke, 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 Lonoke.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

36 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

96 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Grand Prairie. Straight-line distance: 641.82 mi (1032.91 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Grand Prairie

#2 Grand Prairie

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

Population195,272
Coordinates32.7459600, -96.9977800
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Grand Prairie (-96.99778, 32.74596)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)23h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)17h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)14h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)10h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
24.86 gal
94.09 L · about $93.75
Round trip
$187.49
49.72 gal · 188.18 L
Estimated CO2
220.9 kg one way
Round trip: 441.9 kg / 974 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $93.75 $187.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $105.73 $211.46
Premium $4.65 $115.70 $231.40
Diesel $5.30 $131.86 $263.71

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 · Jul 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Grand Prairie. The current time is 00:56:55.

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.