How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Oakland, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Oakland, TN is about 211.9 miles (341 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
211.86 mi
03h 58m
Flight
180.77 mi
290.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.77 mi
Kilometers
290.92 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.86 mi
Kilometers
340.95 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-17T23:27
Arrive Oakland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 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
New Johnsonville
TN

City in Humphreys County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
105.8 mi
01h 59m
To Oakland
106.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.1 mi · 2 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 59: Covington, Somerville

    1126 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
194 mi · 91%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi
Northwest Broad Street
0.28 mi
West Main Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 30m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Johnsonville
01h 59m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 211.9 miles (341 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

New Johnsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 106.1 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.21 one way or $56.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near New Johnsonville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

78 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
RAIL

Fulton

100 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
BUS

Nashville, TN

108 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

117 mi away
108 Jefferson St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 180.77 mi (290.92 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Oakland

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

Population8,669
Coordinates35.2289800, -89.5150800
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Oakland (-89.51508, 35.22898)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.3 L · about $28.21
Round trip
$56.41
14.96 gal · 56.6 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.21 $56.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.81 $63.62
Premium $4.65 $34.81 $69.62
Diesel $5.30 $39.67 $79.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Oakland. The current time is 23:27:59.

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.