How far is Unicoi, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Unicoi, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Unicoi and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Unicoi and Murfreesboro.
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Start on Unicoi Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Unicoi Drive
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Turn left
1395 ft · 31 sec
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Take the ramp right
1845 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto James H. Quillen Parkway
23 mi · 27 min · James H. Quillen Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Knoxville
1100 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr
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Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville
1.1 km · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
52.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Nashville
132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord
1865 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right
2351 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway
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Continue on Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Maple Street
42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street
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Turn slight left onto South Public Square
142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square
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Turn slight right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Unicoi and 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.
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.
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 Unicoi and Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Unicoi to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.4 miles from Unicoi and 133 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.4 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 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 $37.30 one way or $74.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Unicoi and 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 Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Unicoi and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 227.08 mi (365.45 km).
#1 Unicoi
City in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 3,579 |
| Coordinates | 36.1953900, -82.3495800 |
| Altitude | 586 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $3.77 | $37.30 | $74.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.03 | $92.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $52.46 | $104.91 |
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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