How far is Spencer, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Spencer, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 60 miles (96.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
60.02 mi
01h 13m
Flight
52.21 mi
84.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.21 mi
Kilometers
84.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.02 mi
Kilometers
96.59 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Return by in Spencer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Centertown
TN

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

From Spencer
30 mi
00h 36m
To Murfreesboro
30 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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 Spencer and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sparta Street

    13 m · 4 sec · Sparta Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    610 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    31 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sparta Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Sparta Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Sparta Street

    2688 ft · 37 sec · Sparta Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1750 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    129 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1411 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Nashville Highway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on McMinnville Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on John Bragg Highway

    15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street

    2724 ft · 51 sec · Southeast Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    1323 ft · 40 sec · South Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer and 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 26%
Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 17%
McMinnville Highway
8.14 mi · 14%
Bobby Ray Memorial Parkway
3.54 mi · 6%
Sparta Highway
2.43 mi · 4%
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.09 mi · 3%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centertown
00h 36m from Spencer
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spencer and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60 miles (96.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 30 miles from Spencer and 30 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spencer and Sunny near 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 Spencer and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 52.21 mi (84.02 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Town in Tennessee, USA

Population1,710
Coordinates35.7472900, -85.4666400
Altitude548
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Sparta Street (-85.466545, 35.747279)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.02 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.99
4.24 gal · 16.04 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.99 $15.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.02 $18.03
Premium $4.65 $9.87 $19.73
Diesel $5.30 $11.24 $22.49

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 Spencer and Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:58:32.

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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.