How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Knoxville, TN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Murfreesboro and Knoxville is 138.43 miles (222.79 km).

Flight distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Knoxville, TN is 138.43 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Murfreesboro to Knoxville with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Knoxville, Tennessee is: 180.41 miles (290.35 km) by car.

Driving from Murfreesboro to Knoxville will take approximately 02 hours 43 minutes.

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in Rutherford County in central Tennessee. Murfreesboro is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Middle Tennessee State University and the Frist Art Museum.

Population	150757
GPS Coordinates	35°50'44"N 86°23'25"W
Latitude	35.8456200
Longitude	-86.3902700
Altitude	186
Country	United States

#2 Knoxville

The most populous city in Tennessee. It is located in the eastern part of the state. Knoxville is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Knoxville Zoo and the Museum of Art & Design.

Population	190223
GPS Coordinates	35°57'38"N 83°55'15"W
Latitude	35.9606400
Longitude	-83.9207400
Altitude	276
Country	United States

Starting point in Murfreesboro: South Spring Street (-86.390218,35.845614)
Ending point in Knoxville: US 11 (-83.920795,35.960617)

Estimated Travel Time Between Murfreesboro and Knoxville

The distance between Murfreesboro and Knoxville is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Knoxville, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 17:12:21, although it is 18:12:21 in Knoxville.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	06 hours 00 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	04 hours 30 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	03 hours 36 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	03 hours 00 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	02 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	02 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	02 hours 15 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.1 liters (6.37 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Murfreesboro and Knoxville.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Murfreesboro to Knoxville is $19.99 (diesel $26.63).

Tennessee gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.14	$3.56	$3.93	$4.18
Total	$19.99	$22.65	$25.04	$26.63

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Tennessee ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.140 (Diesel $4.183) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Murfreesboro and Knoxville (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.