How far is Patterson, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Patterson, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.95 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.38 mi
19.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.38 mi
Kilometers
19.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.49 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Return by in Patterson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Patterson
2026-04-16T03:01
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Patterson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Jamestown
TN

City in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States

From Patterson
7.1 mi
00h 12m
To Murfreesboro
11.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Patterson Road

    9 m · 2 sec · Patterson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rehobath Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Rehobath Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road

    2822 ft · 48 sec · Murfreesboro Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Fort Parkway

    9.3 mi · 15 min · Old Fort Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Fort Parkway
9.35 mi · 49%
Rehobath Road
2.25 mi · 12%
Franklin Road
1.19 mi · 6%
Murfreesboro Road
0.53 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
0.25 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Fort Parkway

Continue on Old Fort Parkway

9.31 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 12m from Patterson
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Patterson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Patterson and 11.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Patterson and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamestown, 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 Jamestown.

BUS

Nashville, TN

39 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

107 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.92 km).

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#1 Patterson

Patterson is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8231200, -86.6094400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Patterson Road (-86.609437, 35.823124)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.53 $5.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.65 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.30 $3.55 $7.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Patterson and Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:01:15.

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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.