How far is Plainview, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Plainview, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
198.35 mi
03h 13m
Flight
147.81 mi
237.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.81 mi
Kilometers
237.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.35 mi
Kilometers
319.22 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Plainview
Fri, Oct 16, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainview
2026-10-15T21:21
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 12:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:13 AM to 10:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainview
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 Plainview
99 mi
01h 36m
To City of Murfreesboro
99.4 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainview and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stowers Drive

    111 m · 21 sec · Stowers Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Stowers Drive

    845 ft · 42 sec · Stowers Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tazewell Pike

    14.1 mi · 24 min · Tazewell Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainview and City of 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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 67%
Knoxville Bypass
22.3 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 11%
Tazewell Pike
14.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 36m from Plainview
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Plainview and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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 99 miles from Plainview and 99.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.33 one way or $54.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Plainview and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainview and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 147.81 mi (237.88 km).

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#1 Plainview

Plainview, Tennessee, is situated in Union County amidst the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians.

Population0
Coordinates36.1773100, -83.7953400
Altitude-
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Stowers Drive (-83.795207, 36.177165)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.5 L · about $27.33
Round trip
$54.66
14 gal · 53 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $27.33 $54.66
Mid-grade $4.37 $30.56 $61.11
Premium $4.77 $33.42 $66.84
Diesel $6.00 $42.01 $84.03

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Plainview, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Plainview is 21:21:01, although it is 20:21:01 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.