How far is South Fulton, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from South Fulton, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
189.82 mi
03h 07m
Flight
144.68 mi
232.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.68 mi
Kilometers
232.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.82 mi
Kilometers
305.49 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in South Fulton
Fri, Oct 16, 9:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Fulton
2026-10-16T03:39
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 16, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Fulton
9:00 PM CDT
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
Clarksville
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From South Fulton
99.4 mi
01h 33m
To City of Murfreesboro
90.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    583 ft · 12 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Commercial Avenue

    136 m · 11 sec · Commercial Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    897 ft · 21 sec · Lake Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mears Street

    1083 ft · 27 sec · Mears Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Martin L King Jr Drive

    1351 ft · 27 sec · Martin L King Jr Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Mayfield Road

    528 ft · 11 sec · Mayfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fulgham Road

    74 m · 5 sec · Fulgham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2047 ft · 42 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 East, I 65 South: Nashville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East, I 24 East: Knoxville, Chattanooga

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    26.7 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Fulton and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
145 mi · 76%
Kentucky Avenue
48.6 mi · 26%
I 40 East
2.06 mi · 1%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
Martin L King Jr Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson

113 mi · 02h 01m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
144.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 33m from South Fulton
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving South Fulton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.5 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from South Fulton and 90.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Fulton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

67 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

96 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Fulton and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 144.68 mi (232.84 km).

South Fulton

#1 South Fulton

City in Obion County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,210
Coordinates36.5008900, -88.8753400
Altitude107
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: Broadway Street (-88.875751, 36.500884)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.31
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $26.16 $52.31
Mid-grade $4.37 $29.25 $58.49
Premium $4.77 $31.99 $63.97
Diesel $6.00 $40.21 $80.43

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Fulton and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:39:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.