How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Hartsville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Hartsville, TN is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.93 mi
01h 09m
Flight
39.67 mi
63.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.67 mi
Kilometers
63.85 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.75 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T00:50
Arrive Hartsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
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
Lebanon
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
24.5 mi
00h 34m
To Hartsville
24.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 West: Lebanon

    903 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sparta Pike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sparta Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on East Baddour Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Baddour Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hartsville Pike

    10.4 mi · 18 min · Hartsville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Lebanon Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lebanon Pike

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · River Road

  18. 18

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

    95 m · 6 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 43%
Hartsville Pike
10.4 mi · 21%
I 40 East
4.85 mi · 10%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 8%
River Road
3.45 mi · 7%
Lebanon Pike
1.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

20.9 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
39.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon
00h 34m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 24.5 miles from Hartsville.

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

The direct path is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartsville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

44 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

103 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Hartsville. Straight-line distance: 39.67 mi (63.85 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 Hartsville

Town in Trousdale County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,435
Coordinates36.3908800, -86.1672100
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Hartsville (-86.16721, 36.39088)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Hartsville. The current time is 00:50:55.

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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.