How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Harrison, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Harrison, TN is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.03 mi
02h 18m
Flight
86.72 mi
139.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.72 mi
Kilometers
139.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.03 mi
Kilometers
181.9 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Fri, Nov 6, 10:45 PM EST
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Nov 7, 12:03 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-11-06T19:26
Arrive Harrison
Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
56.5 mi
01h 09m
To Harrison
56.5 mi
01h 09m

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
69°F
Today

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2029 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    96.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1123 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1323 ft · 50 sec · West Martin Luther King Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Georgia Avenue

    2587 ft · 1 min · Georgia Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    2081 ft · 35 sec · East 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    613 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wilcox Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Wilcox Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dodson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Dodson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Glass Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Glass Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Campbell Street

    1 km · 1 min · Campbell Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bonny Oaks Drive

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Bonny Oaks Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Road

    146 m · 23 sec · Church Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hillcrest Drive

    789 ft · 35 sec · Hillcrest Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Hillcrest Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
96.9 mi · 86%
Bonny Oaks Drive
6.33 mi · 6%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
US 27 North
1.14 mi · 1%
Wilcox Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

96.5 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 09m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:54 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 56.5 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Harrison, 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 Harrison.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 86.72 mi (139.57 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 Harrison

Harrison is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1136800, -85.1380100
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Harrison (-85.13801, 35.11368)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $14.69
Round trip
$29.38
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $14.69 $29.38
Mid-grade $4.15 $16.56 $33.12
Premium $4.56 $18.21 $36.41
Diesel $5.90 $23.53 $47.06

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 Harrison, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 19:26:53, although it is 20:26:53 in Harrison.

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.