Des Moines to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Des Moines from Murfreesboro?
The distance from Des Moines to Murfreesboro is 555.9 miles (894.6 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located SE of Des Moines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 667 miles, taking about 13h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Des Moines in Iowa and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Murfreesboro
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 185 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.8 times to circle the Earth's equator