How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Pulaski, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Pulaski, TN is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
77.34 mi
01h 33m
Flight
57.35 mi
92.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.35 mi
Kilometers
92.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.34 mi
Kilometers
124.47 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski
Mon, May 4, 10:14 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Mon, May 4, 11:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-04T20:41
Arrive Pulaski
Mon, May 4, 10:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
38.7 mi
00h 46m
To Pulaski
38.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    20.8 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Huntsville

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 31A

    941 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lewisburg Highway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Lewisburg Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Grigsby Street

    2909 ft · 55 sec · East Grigsby Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 1st Street

    1266 ft · 24 sec · North 1st Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North 1st Street

    1474 ft · 29 sec · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
37.1 mi · 48%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.8 mi · 27%
Lewisburg Highway
10.6 mi · 14%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 2%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 46m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Pulaski.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 38.6 miles from Pulaski.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.29 one way or $20.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Pulaski.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Pulaski. Straight-line distance: 57.35 mi (92.29 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population7,524
Coordinates35.1998000, -87.0308400
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Pulaski (-87.03084, 35.1998)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.29
Round trip
$20.59
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.29 $20.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.61 $23.22
Premium $4.65 $12.71 $25.41
Diesel $5.30 $14.48 $28.96

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Pulaski. The current time is 20:41:19.

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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.