How far is Murfreesboro, TN from White Pine, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to White Pine, TN is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
220.67 mi
04h 07m
Flight
174.46 mi
280.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.46 mi
Kilometers
280.77 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.67 mi
Kilometers
355.13 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-17T23:27
Arrive White Pine
Sat, Apr 18, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 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
8:44 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
110.2 mi
02h 03m
To White Pine
110.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and White Pine.

  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 left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 341: Morristown, White Pine

    1363 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roy Messer Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Roy Messer Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 85%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 9%
I 81 North
3.92 mi · 2%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Roy Messer Highway
2.62 mi · 1%
New Nashville Highway
0.91 mi
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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
02h 03m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to White Pine?

The road trip is about 220.6 miles (355.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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 110.2 miles from Murfreesboro and 110.5 miles from White Pine.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.38 one way or $58.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near White Pine.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and White Pine. Straight-line distance: 174.46 mi (280.77 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
White Pine

#2 White Pine

City in Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,634
Coordinates36.1075900, -83.2868300
Altitude347
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: White Pine (-83.28683, 36.10759)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.48 L · about $29.38
Round trip
$58.75
15.58 gal · 58.96 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.38 $58.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.13 $66.26
Premium $4.65 $36.25 $72.51
Diesel $5.30 $41.32 $82.64

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and White Pine, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 23:27:13, although it is 00:27:13 in White Pine.

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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.