How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Rocky Top, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Rocky Top, TN is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Rocky Top.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Rocky Top.
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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
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Continue on New Nashville Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Harriman, Rockwood
1106 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
102 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Harriman Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway
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Continue on West Tri County Boulevard
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Tri County Boulevard
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Turn right onto Winter Gap Road
136 m · 11 sec · Winter Gap Road
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1200 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
739 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Spring Street
3179 ft · 1 min · East Spring Street
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Continue on Walden Avenue
2690 ft · 1 min · Walden Avenue
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Continue on Dutch Valley Road
2154 ft · 49 sec · Dutch Valley Road
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Turn left onto Frost Bottom Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Frost Bottom Road
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Continue on Briceville Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
71 m · 7 sec · Briceville Highway
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Continue on Briceville Highway
3.8 mi · 10 min · Briceville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1360 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
4 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Rocky Top.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Rocky Top?
The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 88.1 miles from Rocky Top.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.5 miles (205.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Rocky Top, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Rocky Top.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Rocky Top. Straight-line distance: 127.53 mi (205.24 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Top
Rocky Top is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.2178600, -84.1546500 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Top (-84.15465, 36.21786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.63 | $22.49 | $44.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.10 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
| Premium | $4.52 | $28.02 | $56.05 |
| Diesel | $5.86 | $36.31 | $72.63 |
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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