How far is Three Way, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Three Way, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.2 mi
02h 33m
Flight
137.38 mi
221.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.38 mi
Kilometers
221.09 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.2 mi
Kilometers
257.82 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Three Way
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Way
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Way
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Centerville
TN

Town in Tennessee

From Three Way
81.4 mi
01h 16m
To City of Murfreesboro
78.8 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sanders Road

    1936 ft · 1 min · Sanders Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight left

    1480 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    95.6 mi · 1 hr 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Way and City of 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sanders Road
96.3 mi · 60%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 33%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Sanders Road

Merge slight left

95.6 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
01h 16m from Three Way
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Three Way and Mostly 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 Three Way to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Three Way and 78.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Three Way and Mostly Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

75 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

84 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Way and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 137.38 mi (221.09 km).

Three Way

#1 Three Way

City in Madison County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,697
Coordinates35.7759000, -88.8595000
Altitude132
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: Sanders Rd (-88.859378, 35.773744)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.4 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.8 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.31 $42.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.65 $26.30 $52.59
Diesel $5.30 $29.97 $59.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Way and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 20:30:04.

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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.