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Knoxville to Murfreesboro by bus

Murfreesboro lies 223 km (138 mi) west of Knoxville, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 15 min including stops, over roughly 272 km (169 mi) of road.

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KnoxvilleMurfreesboro
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population190,740165,430
Elevation277 m (909 ft)191 m (627 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Postal codes37901–3799837127–37133

Clocks in Murfreesboro are 1 h behind Knoxville right now, so a 4 h 15 min journey lands only 3 h 15 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Knoxville to Murfreesboro

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Common questions

How far is Murfreesboro from Knoxville?

223 km (138 mi) in a straight line, west of Knoxville; by road roughly 272 km (169 mi).

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to Murfreesboro by bus?

About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Knoxville and Murfreesboro?

Murfreesboro is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.