How far is Waynesboro, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Waynesboro, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.4 mi
01h 53m
Flight
85.23 mi
137.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.23 mi
Kilometers
137.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.4 mi
Kilometers
168.02 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM CDT
Return by in Waynesboro
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waynesboro
2026-05-12T19:47
Arrive Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
52 mi
00h 56m
To Murfreesboro
52.4 mi
00h 56m

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
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and 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

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro and 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 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
2.03 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 56m from Waynesboro
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waynesboro and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 52 miles from Waynesboro and 52.4 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.91 one way or $27.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesboro and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 85.23 mi (137.17 km).

Waynesboro

#1 Waynesboro

City in Tennessee

Population2,371
Coordinates35.3195200, -87.7622500
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.762371, 35.319532)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.69 gal
13.95 L · about $13.91
Round trip
$27.83
7.38 gal · 27.9 L
Estimated CO2
32.8 kg one way
Round trip: 65.6 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.91 $27.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.69 $31.39
Premium $4.65 $17.17 $34.35
Diesel $5.30 $19.57 $39.14

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 Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:47:06.

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.