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

The driving distance from Waynesboro, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
103.55 mi
01h 51m
Flight
84.43 mi
135.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.43 mi
Kilometers
135.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.55 mi
Kilometers
166.64 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Wed, May 13, 12:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-05-12T20:26
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waynesboro
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
Columbia
TN

The county seat of Maury County, Tennessee.

From Waynesboro
51.6 mi
00h 55m
To City of Murfreesboro
51.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    68 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    60 m · 3 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on United States Route 64

    14.4 mi · 16 min · United States Route 64

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    10 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway

    30.3 mi · 35 min · Lawrenceburg Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit left

    1845 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840: Memphis, Knoxville

    1120 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 840: Knoxville, Murfreesboro

    2889 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lawrenceburg Highway
42.8 mi · 41%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21.2 mi · 20%
United States Route 64
15.7 mi · 15%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 2%
Dexter L Woods Memorial Boulevard
1.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lawrenceburg Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lawrenceburg Highway

30.3 mi · 00h 35m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 55m from Waynesboro
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waynesboro and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.6 miles from Waynesboro and 51.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia, 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 Columbia.

BUS

Nashville, TN

64 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

106 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 84.43 mi (135.87 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

City in Tennessee

Population2,371
Coordinates35.3195200, -87.7622500
Altitude228
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: North Main Street (-87.762371, 35.319532)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Waynesboro and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 20:26:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.