How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Whitwell, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Whitwell, TN is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.41 mi
01h 44m
Flight
66.19 mi
106.52 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.19 mi
Kilometers
106.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.41 mi
Kilometers
143.89 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Whitwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
44.7 mi
00h 52m
To Whitwell
44.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2029 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    73.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Primary SR 28: Jasper, Dunlap

    1577 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    23 m · 3 sec · East Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
73.8 mi · 83%
Primary SR 28
7.14 mi · 8%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.8 mi · 1%
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
South Spring Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

73.4 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 52m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Whitwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.9 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 44.7 miles from Whitwell.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Whitwell. Straight-line distance: 66.19 mi (106.52 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Whitwell

#2 Whitwell

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

Population1,719
Coordinates35.2014600, -85.5191300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Whitwell (-85.51913, 35.20146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.94 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.88 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 Whitwell. The current time is 02:36:47.

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.