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

The driving distance from Sparta, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.15 mi
01h 18m
Flight
53.16 mi
85.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.16 mi
Kilometers
85.55 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.15 mi
Kilometers
100.02 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Return by in Sparta
Wed, Sep 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-09-23T09:33
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 10:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Centertown
TN

Human settlement in Warren County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Sparta
34.4 mi
00h 39m
To City of Murfreesboro
27.8 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    9 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bockman Way

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Bockman Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mayberry Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mayberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway of America

    607 ft · 14 sec · Broadway of America

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1536 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Spencer Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Spencer Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Highway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Bone Cave Parkway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Bone Cave Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Sparta Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Sparta Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sparta 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 25%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 16%
Bone Cave Parkway
9.43 mi · 15%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 13%
Memorial Highway
7.95 mi · 13%
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.54 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

John Bragg Highway

Continue on John Bragg Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
00h 39m from Sparta
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sparta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Centertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Sparta and 27.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.92 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sparta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Centertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

90 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 53.16 mi (85.55 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

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

Population4,980
Coordinates35.9259000, -85.4641400
Altitude281
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: North Main Street (-85.464062, 35.92588)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.92
Round trip
$17.83
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $8.92 $17.83
Mid-grade $4.51 $9.88 $19.76
Premium $4.92 $10.78 $21.56
Diesel $6.21 $13.60 $27.19

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparta and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 09:33:38.

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.