How far is Sewanee, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Sewanee, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
61 mi
01h 01m
Flight
51.64 mi
83.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.64 mi
Kilometers
83.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61 mi
Kilometers
98.17 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sewanee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewanee
2026-04-22T19:38
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sewanee
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Sewanee
30.8 mi
00h 30m
To Murfreesboro
30.2 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Sewanee and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on University Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sollace M Freeman Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sollace M Freeman Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Sewanee Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sewanee Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on David Crockett Highway

    2171 ft · 37 sec · David Crockett Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.7 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sewanee 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
54.5 mi · 89%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 4%
Sewanee Highway
1.78 mi · 3%
Sollace M Freeman Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
University Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
US 231
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Merge slight left

52.7 mi · 00h 58m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 30m from Sewanee
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sewanee and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Sewanee and 30.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sewanee and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 51.64 mi (83.11 km).

Sewanee

#1 Sewanee

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Tennessee

Population2,311
Coordinates35.2031400, -85.9210900
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: University Avenue (-85.921077, 35.203139)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.15 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.22
4.3 gal · 16.3 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.11 $16.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.14 $18.29
Premium $4.65 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.30 $11.40 $22.81

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 Sewanee and Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:38:01.

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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.