Columbia, Tennessee to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

39.5 miles 63.6 km · straight line
51.4 miles estimated 82.7 km · driving distance
1h 2min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Tennessee from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Columbia, Tennessee to Murfreesboro is 39.5 miles (63.6 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located ENE of Columbia, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 51.4 miles, taking about 1h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbia, Tennessee and Murfreesboro. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbia, Tennessee to Murfreesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 2min $5 - $6 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 14min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Tennessee & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Columbia, Tennessee
35.62°N, 87.04°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
Murfreesboro
35.85°N, 86.39°W
America/Chicago
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 630.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients