How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Obion, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Obion, TN is about 218 miles (350.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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 04h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Obion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Obion.
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Start on South Spring Street
26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight left onto North Public Square
120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
82 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg
26.9 mi · 32 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 51 North: Union City
16 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 183: Obion
1453 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Elbridge-Obion Road
1988 ft · 40 sec · Elbridge-Obion Road
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Continue on West Palestine Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Palestine Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
564 ft · 26 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
30 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Obion.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
96.4 mi · 01h 44m
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 Mostly Sunny near Obion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Obion?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Murfreesboro and 109.1 miles from Obion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 8:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Obion.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Obion. Straight-line distance: 159.07 mi (256 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Obion
City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 36.2589600, -89.1917400 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Obion (-89.19174, 36.25896)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
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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