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

The driving distance from Rutledge, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
213.33 mi
03h 25m
Flight
164.35 mi
264.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.35 mi
Kilometers
264.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.33 mi
Kilometers
343.32 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Rutledge
Thu, Jun 11, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rutledge
2026-06-11T02:42
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Jun 11, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:25 AM to 10:25 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
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rutledge
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
Crossville
TN

City in and county seat of Cumberland County, Tennessee, United States

From Rutledge
106.6 mi
01h 42m
To City of Murfreesboro
106.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marshall Avenue

    23 m · 7 sec · Marshall Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rutledge Pike

    28.4 mi · 32 min · Rutledge Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.6 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  6. 6

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rutledge and City of 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 62%
Rutledge Pike
52.3 mi · 25%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 10%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 2%
I 840 West
1.07 mi · 1%
US 41 South
0.8 mi
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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 42m from Rutledge
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rutledge and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.3 miles (343.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Rutledge and 106.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rutledge 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 Sunny around Rutledge and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rutledge and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 164.35 mi (264.5 km).

Rutledge

#1 Rutledge

American town in Grainger County, Tennessee

Population1,351
Coordinates36.2809200, -83.5149000
Altitude310
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: Marshall Avenue (-83.514964, 36.280911)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rutledge, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Rutledge is 02:42:38, although it is 01:42:38 in City of 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.