How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Middle Valley, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Middle Valley, TN is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
100.64 mi
02h 17m
Flight
81.31 mi
130.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.31 mi
Kilometers
130.86 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.64 mi
Kilometers
161.97 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-15T22:39
Arrive Middle Valley
Thu, Apr 16, 12:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 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
McMinnville
TN

City in Tennessee

From Murfreesboro
50.3 mi
01h 08m
To Middle Valley
50.3 mi
01h 08m

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
86°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Middle Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    983 ft · 33 sec · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 53 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · John Bragg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    94 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1874 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1884 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Beersheba Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Harrison Ferry Road

    12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 8

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Lane

    1471 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Harrison Lane

    1809 ft · 51 sec · Harrison Lane

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daisy Dallas Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Daisy Dallas Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Middle Valley Road

    2492 ft · 1 min · Middle Valley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Middle Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Middle Valley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Crabtree Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Crabtree Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crabtree Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 8
29.8 mi · 30%
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 16%
Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
10.1 mi · 10%
McMinnville Highway
8.15 mi · 8%
West Main Street
3.55 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McMinnville
01h 08m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Middle Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Middle Valley?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

McMinnville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 50.3 miles from Middle Valley.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.39 one way or $26.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Middle Valley.

Stop Ideas Near McMinnville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

104 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Middle Valley. Straight-line distance: 81.31 mi (130.86 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Middle Valley

#2 Middle Valley

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee

Population12,684
Coordinates35.1959000, -85.1846800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Middle Valley (-85.18468, 35.1959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
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 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.44 L · about $13.39
Round trip
$26.77
7.1 gal · 26.88 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.39 $26.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.10 $30.20
Premium $4.65 $16.52 $33.04
Diesel $5.30 $18.83 $37.66

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Middle Valley, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 22:39:01, although it is 23:39:01 in Middle Valley.

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.