How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Sevierville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Sevierville, TN is about 205 miles (329.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
205 mi
03h 51m
Flight
158.39 mi
254.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.39 mi
Kilometers
254.91 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205 mi
Kilometers
329.92 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 10:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Sevierville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
9:18 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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
102.4 mi
01h 55m
To Sevierville
102.6 mi
01h 55m

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
79°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 Sevierville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2116 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Convention Center, East Tennessee History Center, Museum of Art

    2403 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
153 mi · 74%
Chapman Highway
22.2 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 10%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.34 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 55m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Sevierville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205 miles (329.9 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 102.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 102.6 miles from Sevierville.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Sevierville. Straight-line distance: 158.39 mi (254.91 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Sevierville

Town in Seiver County, Tennessee, USA

Population18,426
Coordinates35.8681500, -83.5618400
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Sevierville (-83.56184, 35.86815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.23 gal
27.38 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.53
14.46 gal · 54.76 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.5 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.26 $54.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.75 $61.50
Premium $4.65 $33.65 $67.30
Diesel $5.30 $38.35 $76.70

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 Sevierville, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 02:37:07, although it is 03:37:07 in Sevierville.

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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.