How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Tazewell, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Tazewell, TN is about 224.3 miles (361 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
224.33 mi
04h 28m
Flight
162.9 mi
262.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.9 mi
Kilometers
262.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.33 mi
Kilometers
361.03 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Tue, May 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Tazewell
Mon, May 25, 9:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 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
8:02 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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
112.1 mi
02h 14m
To Tazewell
112.3 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Knoxville Bypass

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Knoxville Bypass

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Old Broadway, Broadway

    1594 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  15. 15

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  20. 20

    Continue on South Broad Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    60 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
150 mi · 67%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 7%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 4%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 4%
Knoxville Bypass
6.28 mi · 3%
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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.4 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 14m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.3 miles (361 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 112.3 miles from Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.4 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 8:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Murfreesboro and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 162.9 mi (262.16 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates36.4542500, -83.5693500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Tazewell (-83.56935, 36.45425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.97 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.73
15.84 gal · 59.94 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.87 $59.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.68 $67.37
Premium $4.65 $36.86 $73.72
Diesel $5.30 $42.01 $84.02

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 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Tazewell, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 16:54:05, although it is 17:54:05 in Tazewell.

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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.