How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Medina, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Medina, TN is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m 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
155.14 mi
02h 59m
Flight
133.61 mi
215.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.61 mi
Kilometers
215.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.14 mi
Kilometers
249.67 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, May 30, 6:01 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, May 30, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-30T15:01
Arrive Medina
Sat, May 30, 6:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
McEwen
TN

Human settlement in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
77.5 mi
01h 29m
To Medina
77.7 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    82.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 152

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Law Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Law Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Creek Law Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Spring Creek Law Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    23 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    154 m · 17 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Avenue

    42 m · 7 sec · West Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Central Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Central Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
136 mi · 88%
Spring Creek Law Road
3.8 mi · 2%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 1%
Law Road
1.24 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

82.1 mi · 01h 28m

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
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McEwen
01h 29m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

McEwen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 77.7 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near McEwen

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

53 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

77 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Medina. Straight-line distance: 133.61 mi (215.03 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Medina

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,379
Coordinates35.8028500, -88.7747800
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Medina (-88.77478, 35.80285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Medina. The current time is 15:01:20.

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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.