How far is Norris, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Norris, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.64 mi
03h 02m
Flight
132.01 mi
212.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.01 mi
Kilometers
212.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.64 mi
Kilometers
292.32 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 4:21 AM CDT
Return by in Norris
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norris
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:02 AM to 10:02 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
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norris
9:00 PM EDT
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Norris
90.8 mi
01h 31m
To Murfreesboro
90.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Norris Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Norris Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Andersonville Highway

    113 m · 11 sec · Andersonville Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Norris Freeway

    734 ft · 13 sec · Norris Freeway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Little Senator Circle

    1124 ft · 19 sec · Little Senator Circle

  5. 5

    Continue on Andersonville Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Andersonville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    5 mi · 8 min · North Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Weaver Avenue

    876 ft · 30 sec · West Weaver Avenue

  8. 8

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Charles G Seivers Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

    2659 ft · 50 sec · South Charles G. Seivers Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Oak Ridge Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Oak Ridge Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Ridge Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oliver Springs Highway

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Oliver Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Tri County Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 5 min · East Tri County Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Harriman Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Bitter Creek Highway

    835 ft · 11 sec · Bitter Creek Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Harriman Highway

    1233 ft · 16 sec · Harriman Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hannah Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Hannah Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Roane Street

    4.1 mi · 5 min · North Roane Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    969 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    112.3 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Roane Street
116 mi · 64%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
Harriman Highway
9.84 mi · 5%
Oliver Springs Highway
7.13 mi · 4%
North Charles G Seivers Boulevard
5.04 mi · 3%
East Tri County Boulevard
4.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Roane Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 01m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.6 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 31m from Norris
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norris and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.6 miles (292.3 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Norris and 90.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norris and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 132.01 mi (212.45 km).

Norris

#1 Norris

City in Anderson County, Tennessee, United States

Population1,612
Coordinates36.1956300, -84.0679700
Altitude327
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: East Norris Road (-84.068221, 36.195399)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.26 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.52 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Norris, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Norris is 02:19:29, although it is 01:19:29 in Murfreesboro.

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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.