How far is Piperton, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Piperton, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.2 mi
03h 30m
Flight
190.11 mi
305.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.11 mi
Kilometers
305.95 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM CDT
Return by in Piperton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piperton
2026-04-15T17:52
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piperton
9:00 PM CDT
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
Pleasant Hill
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Piperton
114 mi
01h 45m
To Murfreesboro
114.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1032 ft · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1805 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

    15.1 mi · 17 min · Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Nashville

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Nashville

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    150.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
152 mi · 67%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 23%
Governor Winfield Dunn Parkway
15.1 mi · 7%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
190.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasant Hill
01h 45m from Piperton
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Piperton and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Piperton and 114.3 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.36 one way or $60.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Piperton and Partly Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill

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

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

RAIL

Fulton

87 mi away
21 Newton Rd.
RAIL

Newbern–Dyersburg

97 mi away
108 Jefferson St
BUS

Clarksville, TN

98 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piperton and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 190.11 mi (305.95 km).

Piperton

#1 Piperton

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

Population2,128
Coordinates35.0450900, -89.6217500
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 196 (-89.621672, 35.045084)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $30.36
Round trip
$60.71
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.36 $60.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.24 $68.47
Premium $4.65 $37.46 $74.93
Diesel $5.30 $42.70 $85.39

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Piperton and Murfreesboro. The current time is 17:52:23.

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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.