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

The driving distance from Waverly, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
100.86 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.13 mi
127.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.13 mi
Kilometers
127.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.86 mi
Kilometers
162.32 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Waverly
Thu, May 14, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-14T02:08
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Waverly
45.7 mi
00h 50m
To City of Murfreesboro
55.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    77 m · 16 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Court Square

    101 m · 9 sec · North Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Acre Avenue

    35 m · 6 sec · East Acre Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    21.6 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West College Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West College Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto SR 46

    4.6 mi · 7 min · SR 46

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 52%
SR 46
8.32 mi · 8%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 2%
West College Street
1.47 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

52.2 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
79.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
00h 50m from Waverly
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly 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 Waverly to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Waverly and 55.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Clear near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, 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 Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 79.13 mi (127.35 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Tennessee, United States

Population4,118
Coordinates36.0839500, -87.7947500
Altitude163
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: Mill Street (-87.794933, 36.083969)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 02:08:52.

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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.