Morganton to Morristown, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

95.7 miles 154 km · straight line
119.6 miles estimated 192.5 km · driving distance
2h 24min estimated drive time
$12 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Morganton from Morristown, Tennessee?

The distance from Morganton to Morristown, Tennessee is 95.7 miles (154 km) as the crow flies. Morristown, Tennessee is located WNW of Morganton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 119.6 miles, taking about 2h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States — Morganton in North Carolina and Morristown, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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. 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. 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 Morganton and Morristown, Tennessee. 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 Morganton to Morristown, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 24min $12 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 53min $10–$18* Budget
Train ~2h 17min $14–$42* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Morganton & Morristown, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Morganton
35.75°N, 81.68°W
America/New_York
352m elevation
Morristown, Tennessee
36.21°N, 83.29°W
America/New_York
397m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 32 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 260.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients