How far is Thompson's Station, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Thompson's Station, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.66 mi
00h 38m
Flight
29.35 mi
47.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.35 mi
Kilometers
47.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.66 mi
Kilometers
59 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 PM CDT
Return by in Thompson's Station
Sat, Apr 18, 10:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thompson's Station
2026-04-18T21:12
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thompson's Station
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Eagleville
TN

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

From Thompson's Station
16.8 mi
00h 19m
To Murfreesboro
19.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thompson's Station and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thompson's Station and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Thompsons Station Road West

    1938 ft · 58 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Thompsons Station Road West

    1432 ft · 33 sec · Thompsons Station Road West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Columbia Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Murfreesboro

    3015 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    23.8 mi · 26 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompson's Station 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
23.8 mi · 65%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 10%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 6%
Columbia Pike
1.89 mi · 5%
Thompsons Station Road West
0.64 mi · 2%
I 840 East
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
29.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagleville
00h 19m from Thompson's Station
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Thompson's Station and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 16.8 miles from Thompson's Station and 19.8 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Thompson's Station and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Eagleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eagleville, 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 Eagleville.

BUS

Nashville, TN

47 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

109 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thompson's Station and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 29.35 mi (47.23 km).

Thompson's Station

#1 Thompson's Station

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

Population6,973
Coordinates35.8020100, -86.9113900
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Thompsons Station Road West (-86.911251, 35.801998)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thompson's Station and Murfreesboro. The current time is 21:12:14.

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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.