How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Madisonville, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Madisonville, TN is about 174.6 miles (281 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Madisonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Madisonville.
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Start on South Spring Street
89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
103.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
46.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 30: Athens, Decatur
1574 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Decatur Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Decatur Pike
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Continue on Green Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Green Street
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Continue on South White Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South White Street
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Turn left onto New Englewood Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · New Englewood Road
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Continue on Athens Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Athens Pike
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Turn right onto Niota Avenue
954 ft · 22 sec · Niota Avenue
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Continue on Englewood Avenue
114 m · 15 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Amhurst Place
9.3 mi · 11 min · Amhurst Place
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Turn left onto Tellico Street South
2132 ft · 1 min · Tellico Street South
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Turn left onto Church Street
64 m · 11 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto College Street South
116 m · 10 sec · College Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Madisonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Madisonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Madisonville?
The road trip is about 174.6 miles (281 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Lookout Mountain is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 87.3 miles from Madisonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Madisonville, 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 Madisonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Madisonville. Straight-line distance: 115.95 mi (186.6 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Madisonville
Human settlement in Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 5,024 |
| Coordinates | 35.5198000, -84.3635300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madisonville (-84.36353, 35.5198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $23.23 | $46.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.67 | $65.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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