Detroit to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.6 miles 776.6 km · straight line
554.8 miles actual route 892.9 km · driving distance
10h 33min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Detroit to Murfreesboro is 482.6 miles (776.6 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located SSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.8 miles, taking about 10h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Murfreesboro in Tennessee.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Murfreesboro. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Murfreesboro

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 33min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 40min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 1min $67–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & Murfreesboro

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM