How far is Roan Mountain, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Roan Mountain, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.93 mi
04h 54m
Flight
243.61 mi
392.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
243.61 mi
Kilometers
392.05 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.93 mi
Kilometers
498.78 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:40 PM CDT
Return by in Roan Mountain
Fri, Apr 17, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roan Mountain
2026-04-16T15:46
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
7:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roan Mountain
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
Lenoir City
TN

City in Loudon County, Tennessee, United States

From Roan Mountain
154.7 mi
02h 27m
To City of Murfreesboro
155.2 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Roan Mountain Weather
TN
Live fallback forecast
77°F
Thursday
Using Oak Hill as the closest live forecast in the Carter County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1077 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gap Creek Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Gap Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Mary Patton Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Mary Patton Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West G Street

    1929 ft · 52 sec · West G Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    15.1 mi · 18 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roan Mountain and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 43%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 18%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 17%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
James H. Quillen Parkway
15.1 mi · 5%
Mary Patton Highway
4.47 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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.3 mi
243.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenoir City
02h 27m from Roan Mountain
Leave By
7:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lenoir City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.7 miles from Roan Mountain and 155.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 243.6 miles (392.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 7:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.25 one way or $82.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Roan Mountain 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 Roan Mountain and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roan Mountain and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 243.61 mi (392.05 km).

Roan Mountain

#1 Roan Mountain

Census-designated place in Carter County, Tennessee

Population1,360
Coordinates36.1962300, -82.0704000
Altitude786
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: Main Street (-82.070355, 36.196228)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.4 L · about $41.25
Round trip
$82.51
21.88 gal · 82.8 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.25 $82.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.53 $93.06
Premium $4.65 $50.91 $101.83
Diesel $5.30 $58.03 $116.05

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Roan Mountain, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Roan Mountain is 15:46:13, although it is 14:46:13 in City of 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.