How far is Watertown, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Watertown, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Watertown and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown and Murfreesboro.
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Start on the route
10 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Millers Cove Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · East Millers Cove Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Walland Highway
1347 ft · 39 sec · Old Walland Highway
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Turn right onto East Lamar Alexander Parkway
9 mi · 14 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway
27 mi · 36 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 40 West: Nashville
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
128.2 mi · 2 hr 18 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 Watertown 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.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
128 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Watertown to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Watertown and 86 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Watertown and Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Watertown and Rain Showers Likely near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Watertown and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 146.03 mi (235.01 km).
#1 Watertown
City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 35.7381400, -83.7879500 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 295 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
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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