How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Troy, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Troy, TN is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
203.23 mi
04h 05m
Flight
158.56 mi
255.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.56 mi
Kilometers
255.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.23 mi
Kilometers
327.06 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Troy
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 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
Lobelville
TN

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

From Murfreesboro
101.5 mi
02h 02m
To Troy
101.7 mi
02h 02m

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
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon

    878 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road

    1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Veterans Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    659 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North

  22. 22

    Turn left

    20.3 mi · 26 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 22

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45E North, TN 22 North: South Fulton, Union City

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 431: Union City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Continue on West Reelfoot Boulevard

    5.7 mi · 8 min · West Reelfoot Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West Harper Street

    2012 ft · 42 sec · West Harper Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    20 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
121 mi · 60%
US 45E North
13.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 5%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 3%
SR 431
6.57 mi · 3%
West Reelfoot Boulevard
5.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

67.6 mi · 01h 12m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
02h 02m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Murfreesboro and 101.7 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Troy. Straight-line distance: 158.56 mi (255.17 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 Troy

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,328
Coordinates36.3386800, -89.1639600
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Troy (-89.16396, 36.33868)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.15 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.3 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 Troy. The current time is 21:25:02.

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.