Des Moines to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

555.9 miles 894.6 km · straight line
667 miles estimated 1073.5 km · driving distance
13h 25min estimated drive time
$64 - $79 estimated fuel cost
~1h 37min flight time
133° SE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 25min $64 - $79 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 6min $53–$100* Budget
Train ~17h 27min $80–$233* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Des Moines & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Des Moines
41.59°N, 93.63°W
America/Chicago
291m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients