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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.23 mi
03h 53m
Flight
154.08 mi
247.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.08 mi
Kilometers
247.97 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.23 mi
Kilometers
315.8 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union City
Sun, May 31, 5:09 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, May 31, 9:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-05-31T01:16
Arrive Union City
Sun, May 31, 5:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:14 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
98.1 mi
01h 56m
To Union City
98.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE

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.

  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

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 214 North, US 45W South

    2302 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Nailling Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Nailling Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South 1st Street

    141 m · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  31. 31

    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.

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
121 mi · 62%
US 45E North
15.5 mi · 8%
State Highway 22
10.8 mi · 6%
Lexington Clarksburg Road
6.71 mi · 3%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
South Veterans Drive
2.19 mi · 1%
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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 56m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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 Union City. Straight-line distance: 154.08 mi (247.97 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Union City

#2 Union City

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population10,325
Coordinates36.4242300, -89.0570100
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Union City (-89.05701, 36.42423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.21 L · about $26.10
Round trip
$52.19
13.84 gal · 52.42 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Tennessee · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Union City. The current time is 01:16:39.

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.