Day trip from Murfreesboro to Nashville
Nashville lies 50 km (31 mi) north-west of Murfreesboro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Nashville is a realistic day trip from Murfreesboro: about 49 min each way by road.
| Murfreesboro | Nashville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 165,430 | 689,447 |
| Elevation | 191 m (627 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Postal codes | 37127–37133 | 37201–37250 |
What to see in Nashville
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library | 3,615,302 | 2017 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | 1,297,433 | 2019 |
The busiest is Nashville Public Library at 3,615,302 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Nashville
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Staying in Nashville
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 823 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (345), and 16 are five-star. Across 284 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 256,127 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nashville from Murfreesboro?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Murfreesboro; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Murfreesboro to Nashville by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Murfreesboro and Nashville?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nashville?
Our booking partner lists 1,774+ places to stay in Nashville, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.