How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Surgoinsville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Surgoinsville, TN is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
255.18 mi
04h 50m
Flight
202.05 mi
325.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.05 mi
Kilometers
325.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.18 mi
Kilometers
410.67 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Surgoinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 11:42 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 3:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-15T05:52
Arrive Surgoinsville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
7:18 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
Crab Orchard
TN

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

From Murfreesboro
127.4 mi
02h 25m
To Surgoinsville
127.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
57°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    8.3 mi · 9 min · Rogersville Bypass

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Nelhms Street

    39 m · 6 sec · Nelhms Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    700 ft · 31 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    549 ft · 24 sec · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Surgoinsville Creek Road

    2122 ft · 2 min · Surgoinsville Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    63 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
157 mi · 62%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Lee Highway
27.1 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Rogersville Bypass
11.7 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
202.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crab Orchard
02h 25m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Surgoinsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.2 miles (410.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Crab Orchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 127.7 miles from Surgoinsville.

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

The direct path is about 202.1 miles (325.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.1 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Surgoinsville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Surgoinsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Surgoinsville. Straight-line distance: 202.05 mi (325.17 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Surgoinsville

City in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates36.4709300, -82.8518300
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Surgoinsville (-82.85183, 36.47093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.09 L · about $33.98
Round trip
$67.95
18.02 gal · 68.18 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.98 $67.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.32 $76.64
Premium $4.65 $41.93 $83.87
Diesel $5.30 $47.79 $95.58

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Surgoinsville, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 05:52:00, although it is 06:52:00 in Surgoinsville.

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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.