How far is Murfreesboro, TN from LaFollette, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to LaFollette, TN is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
190.32 mi
03h 51m
Flight
132.04 mi
212.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.04 mi
Kilometers
212.5 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.32 mi
Kilometers
306.29 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaFollette
Thu, Apr 23, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T05:52
Arrive LaFollette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
9:18 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
95.1 mi
01h 55m
To LaFollette
95.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 59%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 11%
Harriman Highway
9.57 mi · 5%
Briceville Highway
9 mi · 5%
Frost Bottom Road
7.17 mi · 4%
US 27
7.02 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
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.3 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 55m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near LaFollette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.3 miles (306.3 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 95.3 miles from LaFollette.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near LaFollette.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and LaFollette. Straight-line distance: 132.04 mi (212.5 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 LaFollette

City in Campbell County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population7,456
Coordinates36.3828600, -84.1199300
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: LaFollette (-84.11993, 36.38286)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.42 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.84 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and LaFollette, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 05:52:10, although it is 06:52:10 in LaFollette.

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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.