Murfreesboro, TN commute times
The average commute for Murfreesboro, Tennessee workers, next to nearby cities, from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Murfreesboro commute at a glance
Workers who live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee spend an average of 26.7 minutes getting to work each way, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020-2024 estimates). That is an average for the whole city, so a commute from any one home depends on where the job is and when you travel.
Average commute: Murfreesboro and nearby cities
Numbers only, listed alphabetically after Murfreesboro. Commutes depend on where people work, so a shorter or longer average is not a ranking.
| City | Average commute (min) |
|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 26.7 |
| Brentwood | 25.7 |
| Columbia | 28 |
| Franklin | 23.9 |
| Nolensville | 36.8 |
| Spring Hill | 30 |
| Thompson's Station | 30.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 5-year estimates for 2020-2024 (Data Profile DP03). Estimates have margins of error and are for workers who traveled to work, not those who worked at home.
Murfreesboro commute FAQ
What is the average commute time in Murfreesboro, TN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts the average travel time to work for Murfreesboro city residents at 26.7 minutes each way. It is an average across all workers who traveled to work, so individual commutes vary widely by workplace, route and time of day.
Does the commute figure include people who work from home?
No. The Census figure is the mean travel time to work for workers 16 and over who did not work at home.
How do I check the commute from a specific Murfreesboro address?
Commutes depend on the exact address, the destination and the time of day. A mapping app's departure-time estimate for your own route at your own hours is the most useful check before you decide on a home.
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