How far is Nashville, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Nashville, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nashville and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville and Murfreesboro.
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Start on the route
2013 ft · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
1718 ft · 44 sec · Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Boulevard
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Turn left onto James Robertson Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · James Robertson Parkway
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Turn right onto Interstate Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Interstate Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 24 East
918 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
1.3 km · 1 min · Downtown Loop
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
26.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight right
819 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
55 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street
1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn slight left onto South Public Square
142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville and Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
26.7 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Nashville and 20.1 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Nashville and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near La Vergne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Clarksville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 31.22 mi (50.25 km).
#1 Nashville
The twenty-second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Nashville metropolitan area.
| Population | 684,410 |
| Coordinates | 36.1658900, -86.7844400 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.61 | $11.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
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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