How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Loretto, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Loretto, TN is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
100.21 mi
01h 57m
Flight
79.39 mi
127.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.21 mi
Kilometers
161.27 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-15T16:33
Arrive Loretto
Wed, Apr 15, 6:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Murfreesboro
50.1 mi
00h 58m
To Loretto
50.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 412, 99: Columbia, Chapel Hill

    1053 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on 412: Columbia

    49 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

    30.4 mi · 35 min · Bear Creek Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Locust Avenue

    5.5 mi · 6 min · North Locust Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Andrew Jackson Highway

    8.2 mi · 9 min · Andrew Jackson Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Military Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North Military Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Church Street

    154 m · 24 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    532 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bear Creek Pike
30.4 mi · 30%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 21%
Andrew Jackson Highway
19 mi · 19%
I 65 South
13.1 mi · 13%
North Locust Avenue
5.48 mi · 5%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bear Creek Pike

Turn right onto Bear Creek Pike

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 58m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 50.1 miles from Loretto.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.35 one way or $26.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Loretto.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Loretto. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Loretto

City in Tennessee, USA

Population1,781
Coordinates35.0778600, -87.4397400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Loretto (-87.43974, 35.07786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.39 L · about $13.35
Round trip
$26.70
7.08 gal · 26.78 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.35 $26.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.06 $30.11
Premium $4.65 $16.48 $32.95
Diesel $5.30 $18.78 $37.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Loretto. The current time is 16:33:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.