How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Smithville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Smithville, TN is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
39.52 mi
01h 02m
Flight
33.21 mi
53.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.21 mi
Kilometers
53.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.52 mi
Kilometers
63.6 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smithville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-22T21:54
Arrive Smithville
Wed, Apr 22, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Auburntown
TN

Human settlement in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
19.8 mi
00h 31m
To Smithville
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    26 m · 8 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1897 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Highland Avenue

    1761 ft · 57 sec · North Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Greenland Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Greenland Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Middle Tennessee Boulevard

    832 ft · 24 sec · Middle Tennessee Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    150 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Lascassas Pike

    14.6 mi · 23 min · Lascassas Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Poplar Bluff Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · West Poplar Bluff Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nashville Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Old Nashville Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    2074 ft · 35 sec · Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Nashville Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Old Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Mountain Street

    1127 ft · 51 sec · South Mountain Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    605 ft · 27 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lascassas Pike
14.6 mi · 37%
West Poplar Bluff Road
10.6 mi · 27%
Nashville Highway
7.27 mi · 18%
Old Nashville Highway
2.71 mi · 7%
West Broad Street
2.25 mi · 6%
Greenland Drive
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lascassas Pike

Turn straight onto Lascassas Pike

14.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburntown
00h 31m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Smithville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Auburntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Murfreesboro and 19.8 miles from Smithville.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburntown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

65 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Smithville. Straight-line distance: 33.21 mi (53.44 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 Smithville

City in Tennessee

Population4,978
Coordinates35.9606200, -85.8141500
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Smithville (-85.81415, 35.96062)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Smithville. The current time is 21:54:55.

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.