How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Union City, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Union City, TN is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Union City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Union City.
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Start on South Spring Street
26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street
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Turn slight left onto North Public Square
120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
67.6 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroads, Lexington, Huntingdon
878 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
5.3 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Lexington Clarksburg Road
1009 ft · 21 sec · Lexington Clarksburg Road
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Continue straight
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lexington Street
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Turn left onto South Veterans Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Veterans Drive
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Take the exit slight right
659 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Drive North
1.4 mi · 2 min · Veterans Drive North
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Turn left
20.3 mi · 26 min
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 22
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45E North, TN 22 North: South Fulton, Union City
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 214 North, US 45W South
2302 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Nailling Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · Nailling Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto South 1st Street
141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Union City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Union City?
The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.8 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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 98.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 98.2 miles from Union City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.10 one way or $52.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Union City.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Union City. Straight-line distance: 154.08 mi (247.97 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Union City
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 10,325 |
| Coordinates | 36.4242300, -89.0570100 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.10 | $52.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.70 | $73.41 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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