How far is Unicoi, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Unicoi, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.36 mi
04h 36m
Flight
228.09 mi
367.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.09 mi
Kilometers
367.07 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.36 mi
Kilometers
475.33 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Return by in Unicoi
Fri, Oct 16, 1:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unicoi
2026-10-15T16:30
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
7:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unicoi
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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From Unicoi
147.4 mi
02h 18m
To City of Murfreesboro
148 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Unicoi Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1395 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway

    23 mi · 27 min · James H. Quillen Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville

    1100 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

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

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

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

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1038 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1914 ft · 42 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Unicoi 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 45%
I 81 South
56.6 mi · 19%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 18%
James H. Quillen Parkway
23 mi · 8%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.39 mi · 1%
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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.2 mi
228.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 18m from Unicoi
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Unicoi and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unicoi to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Unicoi and 148 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 228.1 miles (367.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.2 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.68 one way or $81.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Unicoi and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unicoi and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 228.09 mi (367.07 km).

Unicoi

#1 Unicoi

City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population3,579
Coordinates36.1953900, -82.3495800
Altitude586
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: Erwin Highway (-82.349603, 36.195388)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $40.68
Round trip
$81.36
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.90 $40.68 $81.36
Mid-grade $4.37 $45.48 $90.97
Premium $4.77 $49.75 $99.49
Diesel $6.00 $62.54 $125.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Unicoi, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Unicoi is 16:30:48, although it is 15:30:48 in City of Murfreesboro.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.