How far is Tazewell, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Tazewell, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.17 mi
03h 46m
Flight
162.9 mi
262.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.9 mi
Kilometers
262.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.17 mi
Kilometers
338.24 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Mon, May 25, 7:41 PM CDT
Return by in Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tazewell
2026-05-25T16:54
Arrive Murfreesboro
Mon, May 25, 8:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tazewell
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
Crossville
TN

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

From Tazewell
112.3 mi
01h 53m
To Murfreesboro
97.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tazewell and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    72 m · 12 sec · Montgomery Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 33 South

    10.1 mi · 16 min · Highway 33 South

  5. 5

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Maynardville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1516 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Maynardville Highway

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Maynardville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Maynardville Pike

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Maynardville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Knoxville Bypass

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Knoxville Bypass

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  14. 14

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  16. 16

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tazewell and Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 63%
Knoxville Bypass
22.3 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 10%
Maynardville Highway
16.7 mi · 8%
Highway 33 South
10.1 mi · 5%
Maynardville Pike
8.71 mi · 4%
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
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
162.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crossville
01h 53m from Tazewell
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tazewell and Areas Of Fog near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Crossville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Tazewell and 97.9 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 162.9 miles (262.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tazewell and Areas Of Fog near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tazewell and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 162.9 mi (262.16 km).

Tazewell

#1 Tazewell

City in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,275
Coordinates36.4542500, -83.5693500
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.56917, 36.4542)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 · May 25, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tazewell, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Tazewell is 16:54:56, although it is 15:54:56 in Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.