How far is Pigeon Forge, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Pigeon Forge, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
200.24 mi
03h 34m
Flight
158.93 mi
255.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.93 mi
Kilometers
255.78 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.24 mi
Kilometers
322.26 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM CDT
Return by in Pigeon Forge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pigeon Forge
2026-04-22T23:33
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 3:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:34 AM to 10:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pigeon Forge
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Pigeon Forge
105.6 mi
01h 47m
To Murfreesboro
94.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pigeon Forge and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mill Avenue

    104 m · 13 sec · Old Mill Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward US 411 North

    38 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Forks of the River Parkway

    3212 ft · 50 sec · Forks of the River Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Chapman Highway

    22.1 mi · 26 min · Chapman Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 66%
Chapman Highway
22.1 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 9%
Parkway
5.64 mi · 3%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
158.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 47m from Pigeon Forge
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pigeon Forge and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pigeon Forge to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 200.3 miles (322.3 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 105.6 miles from Pigeon Forge and 94.6 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pigeon Forge and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 158.93 mi (255.78 km).

Pigeon Forge

#1 Pigeon Forge

Mountain resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee

Population6,237
Coordinates35.7884200, -83.5543300
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mill Avenue (-83.554445, 35.788539)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.07 gal
26.75 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.14 gal · 53.5 L
Estimated CO2
62.8 kg one way
Round trip: 125.7 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.07 $60.14
Premium $4.65 $32.90 $65.81
Diesel $5.30 $37.50 $75.00

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 Pigeon Forge, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Pigeon Forge is 23:33:36, although it is 22:33:36 in Murfreesboro.

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.