How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Tellico Village, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Tellico Village, TN is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.28 mi
03h 24m
Flight
120.22 mi
193.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.22 mi
Kilometers
193.48 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.28 mi
Kilometers
278.87 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tellico Village
Fri, Oct 16, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 3:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-10-15T20:16
Arrive Tellico Village
Thu, Oct 15, 11:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
10:10 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
Algood
TN

City in Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
86.5 mi
01h 42m
To Tellico Village
86.7 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Tellico Village.

  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

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    8.5 mi · 14 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    915 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    58 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Tellico Parkway

    7.8 mi · 14 min · Tellico Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Toqua Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toqua Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Daleyuhski Way

    156 m · 23 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Daleyuhski Way

    54 m · 8 sec · Daleyuhski Way

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Daleyuhski Way

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
129 mi · 74%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 12%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
8.64 mi · 5%
Tellico Parkway
7.78 mi · 4%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.1 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Algood
01h 42m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Tellico Village?

The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Algood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 86.7 miles from Tellico Village.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 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 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.89 one way or $47.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Tellico Village, 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 Mostly Clear near Tellico Village.

Stop Ideas Near Algood

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

119 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Tellico Village. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.48 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 Tellico Village

Tellico Village is a planned community situated on the western side of Tellico Lake in Loudon County, Tennessee.

Population0
Coordinates35.6832100, -84.2551800
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Tellico Village (-84.25518, 35.68321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.12 gal
23.15 L · about $23.89
Round trip
$47.78
12.24 gal · 46.3 L
Estimated CO2
54.4 kg one way
Round trip: 108.8 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $23.89 $47.78
Mid-grade $4.37 $26.71 $53.43
Premium $4.77 $29.22 $58.43
Diesel $6.00 $36.73 $73.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Tellico Village, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 20:16:55, although it is 21:16:55 in Tellico Village.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.