How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Oneida, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Oneida, TN is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
160.9 mi
03h 26m
Flight
114.01 mi
183.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.01 mi
Kilometers
183.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.95 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oneida
Thu, Apr 23, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Oneida
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Cookeville
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
80.4 mi
01h 43m
To Oneida
80.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70N, Primary SR 84: Monterey, Livingston

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Holly Street

    3270 ft · 59 sec · South Holly Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Commercial Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Commercial Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Clarkrange Highway

    21.7 mi · 32 min · Clarkrange Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1001 ft · 20 sec · Irving Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Deer Lodge Highway

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Deer Lodge Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Morgan County Highway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Morgan County Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Scott Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Scott Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Lon Foust Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Lon Foust Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Scott Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · Scott Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Alberta Avenue

    1070 ft · 14 sec · Alberta Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Alberta Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Alberta Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Depot Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Perry Lane

    141 m · 24 sec · Perry Lane

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Paint Rock Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Paint Rock Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hartco Drive

    2117 ft · 2 min · Hartco Drive

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left

    49 m · 7 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
65.6 mi · 41%
Clarkrange Highway
21.7 mi · 14%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 13%
Scott Highway
15 mi · 9%
Nashville Highway
9.72 mi · 6%
Deer Lodge Highway
9.52 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cookeville
01h 43m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Oneida.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 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?

Cookeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 80.5 miles from Oneida.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.42 one way or $42.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Oneida, 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 Oneida.

Stop Ideas Near Cookeville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

114 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Oneida. Straight-line distance: 114.01 mi (183.48 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Oneida

City in Tennessee, USA

Population3,704
Coordinates36.4981300, -84.5127200
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Oneida (-84.51272, 36.49813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $21.42
Round trip
$42.84
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.42 $42.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.16 $48.31
Premium $4.65 $26.43 $52.87
Diesel $5.30 $30.13 $60.25

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Oneida, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 05:51:26, although it is 06:51:26 in Oneida.

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.