Iowa City to Murfreesboro: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Murfreesboro?

The distance from Iowa City to Murfreesboro is 487.8 miles (785 km) as the crow flies. Murfreesboro is located SE of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.3 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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. 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 Iowa City 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.