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

The driving distance from Spurgeon, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 276.5 miles (445 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.3 miles (361 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
276.51 mi
04h 16m
Flight
224.29 mi
360.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.29 mi
Kilometers
360.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.51 mi
Kilometers
445 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 9, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in Spurgeon
Fri, Oct 9, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spurgeon
2026-10-08T21:57
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Oct 9, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spurgeon
9:00 PM EDT
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
Midtown
TN

Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City

From Spurgeon
138.1 mi
02h 08m
To City of Murfreesboro
138.4 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Oct 8 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Gray Station Road

    123 m · 16 sec · Gray Station Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kingsport Highway

    1513 ft · 26 sec · Kingsport Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Fort Henry Drive

    3 mi · 5 min · Fort Henry Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto SR 36: Kingsport, Johnson City

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 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 Spurgeon and City of 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 48%
SR 36
58.7 mi · 21%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 19%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
Fort Henry Drive
3.01 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
224.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midtown
02h 08m from Spurgeon
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Spurgeon and Patchy Fog near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.5 miles (445 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Midtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.1 miles from Spurgeon and 138.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 224.3 miles (361 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.88 one way or $77.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Spurgeon and Patchy Fog near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spurgeon and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 224.29 mi (360.96 km).

Spurgeon

#1 Spurgeon

Town

Population3,957
Coordinates36.4395500, -82.4557000
Altitude431
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: (-82.455694, 36.439534)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.76 gal
36.94 L · about $38.88
Round trip
$77.77
19.52 gal · 73.88 L
Estimated CO2
86.7 kg one way
Round trip: 173.5 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $38.88 $77.77
Mid-grade $4.45 $43.46 $86.92
Premium $4.87 $47.48 $94.96
Diesel $6.02 $58.76 $117.51

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 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Spurgeon, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Spurgeon is 21:57:07, although it is 20:57:07 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.