How far is Seymour, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Seymour, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.78 mi
03h 11m
Flight
149.28 mi
240.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.28 mi
Kilometers
240.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.78 mi
Kilometers
290.94 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Oct 31, 11:13 PM CDT
Return by in Seymour
Sun, Nov 1, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seymour
2026-10-31T21:02
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sun, Nov 1, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seymour
9:00 PM EST
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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From Seymour
97.4 mi
01h 35m
To Murfreesboro
83.5 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Seymour and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyds Creek Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boyds Creek Highway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    73 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chapman Highway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Chapman Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Henley Street

    1 km · 1 min · Henley Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Henley Street

    727 ft · 14 sec · Henley Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Western Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ailor Avenue

    2326 ft · 43 sec · Ailor Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 40 West, I 75 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  13. 13

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 73%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 12%
I 40 West
18.6 mi · 10%
Chapman Highway
11.5 mi · 6%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 2%
Boyds Creek Highway
2.35 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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
01h 35m from Seymour
Leave By
10:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Seymour and Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from Seymour and 83.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Seymour and Cloudy near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seymour and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 149.28 mi (240.24 km).

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#1 Seymour

Seymour is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8906400, -83.7246200
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Boyds Creek Highway (-83.724701, 35.890781)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.38 gal
24.15 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.81
12.76 gal · 48.3 L
Estimated CO2
56.7 kg one way
Round trip: 113.4 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $23.91 $47.81
Mid-grade $4.21 $26.85 $53.71
Premium $4.62 $29.48 $58.95
Diesel $5.95 $37.95 $75.91

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 · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Seymour, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Seymour is 21:02:14, although it is 20:02:14 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.