How far is Thompson's Station, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Thompson's Station, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Human settlement in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson's Station and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on Thompsons Station Road West
1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West
1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West
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Turn left onto Columbia Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro
3015 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23.8 mi · 26 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro
1253 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Turn slight left
104 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Golf Lane
2180 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 Thompson's Station and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23.8 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Thompson's Station and Partly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson's Station to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eagleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Thompson's Station and 16.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson's Station and Partly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Eagleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eagleville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson's Station and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).
#1 Thompson's Station
Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 6,973 |
| Coordinates | 35.8020100, -86.9113900 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $3.82 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.96 | $6.92 | $13.83 |
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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