How far is Powells Crossroads, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Powells Crossroads, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.43 mi
01h 30m
Flight
69.18 mi
111.33 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.18 mi
Kilometers
111.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.43 mi
Kilometers
148.75 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Return by in Powells Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Powells Crossroads
2026-04-22T22:09
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Powells Crossroads
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Powells Crossroads
46.2 mi
00h 45m
To City of Murfreesboro
46.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Alvin C. York Highway

    18 m · 5 sec · Alvin C. York Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    76.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Powells Crossroads and City of 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alvin C. York Highway
81.3 mi · 88%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
SR 99
0.38 mi
SR 99 East
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Alvin C. York Highway

Merge slight left

76.2 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 45m from Powells Crossroads
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Powells Crossroads and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Powells Crossroads and 46.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.29 one way or $24.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Powells Crossroads and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Powells Crossroads and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 69.18 mi (111.33 km).

Powells Crossroads

#1 Powells Crossroads

City in Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,352
Coordinates35.1895200, -85.4858000
Altitude206
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: Alvin C York Highway (-85.485934, 35.189578)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.29
Round trip
$24.59
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.29 $24.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.86 $27.73
Premium $4.65 $15.17 $30.34
Diesel $5.30 $17.29 $34.58

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 Powells Crossroads and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 22:09:26.

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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.