How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Harrogate, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Harrogate, TN is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.38 mi
04h 27m
Flight
160.64 mi
258.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.64 mi
Kilometers
258.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.38 mi
Kilometers
356.28 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrogate
Mon, May 25, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Tue, May 26, 1:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Harrogate
Mon, May 25, 9:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
110.6 mi
02h 13m
To Harrogate
110.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood

    1106 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    102 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Tri County Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Winter Gap Road

    136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Spring Street

    3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Walden Avenue

    2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Dutch Valley Road

    2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Briceville Highway

    3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward Louisville

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 25W North, TN 63 East: Caryville, Jacksboro, La Follette

    823 ft · 20 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto West Central Avenue

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Jacksboro Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Jacksboro Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Jackson Pike

    1528 ft · 20 sec · Jackson Pike

  34. 34

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · West Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on General Carl W Stiner Highway

    10 mi · 11 min · General Carl W Stiner Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    18.1 mi · 21 min · Appalachian Highway

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cumberland Gap Highway

    3224 ft · 51 sec · Cumberland Gap Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    2763 ft · 44 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  39. 39

    Continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    79 m · 12 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Cumberland Gap Parkway

    6 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cumberland Gap Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 51%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Appalachian Highway
18.1 mi · 8%
General Carl W Stiner Highway
10 mi · 5%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 4%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 13m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 110.6 miles from Murfreesboro and 110.8 miles from Harrogate.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Harrogate, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrogate.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Harrogate. Straight-line distance: 160.64 mi (258.53 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Harrogate

City in the United States

Population4,362
Coordinates36.5823000, -83.6568600
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Harrogate (-83.65686, 36.5823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.57 L · about $29.45
Round trip
$58.90
15.62 gal · 59.14 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.45 $58.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.22 $66.43
Premium $4.65 $36.35 $72.70
Diesel $5.30 $41.42 $82.85

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Harrogate, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 16:54:08, although it is 17:54:08 in Harrogate.

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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.