How far is Tiptonville, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Tiptonville, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tiptonville and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tiptonville and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on Church Street
1735 ft · 53 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Carl Perkins Parkway
3077 ft · 52 sec · Carl Perkins Parkway
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Continue on State Route 78
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 78
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Continue on Headden Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · Headden Drive
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Continue on State Route 78
14.1 mi · 19 min · State Route 78
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Continue on Lake Road
2709 ft · 1 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto Union City
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 South, US 412 East: Dyersburg, Jackson
14.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
28.9 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 56 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 Tiptonville and City of Murfreesboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40 East
Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville
97.1 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tiptonville and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tiptonville to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Pleasant Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Tiptonville and 112.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.8 miles (281.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.35 one way or $60.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tiptonville and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Hill
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 Pleasant Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tiptonville and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 174.79 mi (281.29 km).
#1 Tiptonville
Town in and county seat of Lake County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 3,984 |
| Coordinates | 36.3784000, -89.4720200 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| 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: 362 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $30.35 | $60.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $33.94 | $67.88 |
| Premium | $4.68 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $47.53 | $95.05 |
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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