How far is Rockwood, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Rockwood, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.43 mi
02h 14m
Flight
95.5 mi
153.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.5 mi
Kilometers
153.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.43 mi
Kilometers
195.42 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:52 PM CDT
Return by in Rockwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwood
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockwood
9:30 PM EDT
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
Baxter
TN

Town of the United States

From Rockwood
68 mi
01h 07m
To Murfreesboro
53.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Rockwood and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Kingston Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · North Kingston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Rockwood Street

    106 m · 24 sec · East Rockwood Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Gateway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 41 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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Market Street
94 mi · 77%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 17%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 3%
South Gateway Avenue
1.85 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Market Street

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
95.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baxter
01h 07m from Rockwood
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockwood and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Baxter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Rockwood and 53.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 95.5 miles (153.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baxter

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

101 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwood and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 95.5 mi (153.7 km).

Rockwood

#1 Rockwood

City in Tennessee, United States

Population5,459
Coordinates35.8656300, -84.6849400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Kingston Avenue (-84.685031, 35.865715)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rockwood, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Rockwood is 19:37:14, although it is 18:37:14 in Murfreesboro.

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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.