How far is Sweetwater, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Sweetwater, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Tennessee, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sweetwater and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetwater and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
43 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Watts Bar Highway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Watts Bar Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhea County Highway
19.6 mi · 24 min · Rhea County Highway
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Continue on Dayton Pike
9.8 mi · 11 min · Dayton Pike
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Take the exit slight right
2468 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
12.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 8
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 8
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Continue on Harrison Ferry Road
12.3 mi · 17 min · Harrison Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto Beersheba Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Beersheba Highway
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Continue on East Colville Street
2452 ft · 46 sec · East Colville Street
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Turn right onto South Chancery Street
645 ft · 20 sec · South Chancery Street
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Turn left onto West Morford Street
1334 ft · 27 sec · West Morford Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Nashville Highway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Nashville Highway
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Continue on McMinnville Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · McMinnville Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on John Bragg Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · John Bragg Highway
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Broad Street
2724 ft · 50 sec · Southeast Broad Street
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left
1014 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn right onto Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetwater and City of Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Rhea County Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rhea County Highway
19.6 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Dunlap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Sweetwater and 73.2 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.34 one way or $40.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sweetwater and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 110.63 mi (178.04 km).
#1 Sweetwater
Sweetwater is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.6014600, -84.4610400 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $20.34 | $40.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $24.87 | $49.75 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $31.27 | $62.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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