How far is Plainview, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Plainview, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
12.87 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.39 mi
16.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.39 mi
Kilometers
16.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.87 mi
Kilometers
20.71 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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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 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Wed, Apr 22, 8:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-04-22T20:20
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
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
New Hope
TN

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States

From Plainview
6.5 mi
00h 08m
To Murfreesboro
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plainview Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Plainview Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Epps Mill Road

    3119 ft · 1 min · Epps Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Epps Mill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Epps Mill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 24 West: Nashville

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
7.22 mi · 56%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 17%
Epps Mill Road
1.58 mi · 12%
Plainview Road
1.3 mi · 10%
US 231
0.44 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

6.99 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Hope
00h 08m from Plainview
Leave By
7:56 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Plainview and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

New Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Plainview and 6.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Hope

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

66 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 10.39 mi (16.72 km).

Plainview

#1 Plainview

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,184
Coordinates35.6997900, -86.3449900
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Plainview Road (-86.345125, 35.699797)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.72 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.39
0.9 gal · 3.44 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.70 $3.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.91 $3.83
Premium $4.65 $2.09 $4.19
Diesel $5.30 $2.39 $4.77

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

There is no time difference between Plainview and Murfreesboro. The current time is 20:20:41.

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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.