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Murfreesboro Map & Directions

Directions to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the I-24 exits, interactive maps of the city and downtown, 16 key places with one-tap directions, and parking.

By the Only in Murfreesboro local team · Last updated:

Where Is Murfreesboro, Tennessee?

Murfreesboro, Tennessee is in Rutherford County, about 35 miles southeast of Nashville, at the geographic center of the state. The city centers on a historic downtown Square, with neighborhoods, MTSU and shopping districts extending outward along major roads like I-24, Old Fort Parkway and Broad Street.

This page covers the city map, a downtown map with parking, the main neighborhoods, how to get around, and links to the city's official GIS maps. For population, history and how to spell the name, see the Murfreesboro city guide.

How Do You Get to Murfreesboro, TN?

Most people drive to Murfreesboro on Interstate 24, which links the city with Nashville to the northwest and Chattanooga to the southeast. For downtown and the Public Square, take I-24 Exit 81 (US-231, South Church Street) and follow Church Street north to the Square.

Directions from Nashville

Take I-24 East (toward Chattanooga) about 35 miles through La Vergne and Smyrna. Exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) is for The Avenue and Gateway, and Exit 81B (South Church Street) is for downtown. The drive usually takes 35 to 45 minutes; more in rush hour. See Murfreesboro to Nashville.

Directions from Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Leave the airport for I-24 East toward Chattanooga; Harding Place (I-24 Exit 56) and I-40 both connect the airport area to I-24. Then follow the Nashville directions above. See our Murfreesboro airport guide for the city's own general aviation airport.

Directions from Franklin and I-840

SR-96 runs east from Franklin to Murfreesboro and crosses I-24 at Exit 78 (Old Fort Parkway). I-840 meets I-24 at Exit 74 on the northwest side of town. See Murfreesboro to Franklin.

Directions from Chattanooga

Take I-24 West toward Nashville. Exit 84 (Joe B. Jackson Parkway) is the first Murfreesboro exit, and Exit 81 (US-231, Church Street) leads north to downtown. See Murfreesboro to Chattanooga.

I-24 Exits in Murfreesboro

  • Exit 74: I-840 (74A west, 74B east)
  • Exit 76: Fortress Blvd / Medical Center Pkwy
  • Exit 78: SR-96, Old Fort Pkwy (Franklin / Murfreesboro)
  • Exit 80: SR-99, New Salem Hwy
  • Exit 81: US-231, S Church St (Shelbyville / downtown)
  • Exit 84: Joe B. Jackson Pkwy

Exit numbers from the Tennessee section of I-24. Check a live map app for traffic and road work before you leave.

Interactive Map of Murfreesboro, TN

Zoom and drag the map to explore the city. Interstate 24 runs along the northwest side of town, and the historic Square sits near the center where Broad Street, Main Street and College Street meet.

Downtown Murfreesboro Map

Downtown Murfreesboro is built around the historic Public Square and the 1859 Rutherford County Courthouse. Shops, restaurants and offices line all four sides of the Square, and Main Street runs east from it toward MTSU past many of the city's historic homes. Friday Night Live, the Saturday Market and Christmas on the Square all take place here.

Downtown Parking

  • Street parking surrounds the Square.
  • Two garages are each about a block from the Square: the Civic Plaza garage off Vine and Church streets and the Rutherford County Judicial Building garage off Maple Street.
  • Weekend parking in the downtown garages is free, and handicap spaces are available around the Square.

Where to eat once you're parked: downtown Murfreesboro restaurants.

Key Places on the Murfreesboro Map

Tap Directions to open any location in Google Maps, or the name to read our guide.

Downtown

MTSU & East Murfreesboro

North & Gateway

South & Southwest

Murfreesboro Neighborhoods Map

Murfreesboro is usually described in five broad areas. Our map of Murfreesboro neighborhoods guide covers each in more detail, and Murfreesboro ZIP codes shows which ZIP covers which part of town.

Downtown & Historic District

The Public Square, surrounding historic homes, and the most walkable part of the city.

North Murfreesboro & Gateway

The Medical Center Parkway corridor, The Avenue, the Fountains at Gateway and Stones River National Battlefield, close to I-24.

East Main & MTSU

East Main Street from downtown to the MTSU campus, with student housing and older neighborhoods.

South Murfreesboro & Salem

Established family neighborhoods and Barfield Crescent Park.

Blackman (Southwest)

Newer suburban developments and schools on the southwest side, with access to I-24.

How to Get Around Murfreesboro

  • Interstate 24 connects Murfreesboro with Nashville to the northwest and Chattanooga to the southeast. Local exits include Medical Center Parkway (Exit 76), Old Fort Parkway (Exit 78) and Joe B. Jackson Parkway. See Murfreesboro to Nashville and Murfreesboro to Chattanooga.
  • Old Fort Parkway is the main west-side shopping corridor, and Medical Center Parkway links I-24 to The Avenue and Gateway.
  • Broad Street runs diagonally through the city past downtown, and Main Street connects the Square with MTSU.
  • The Murfreesboro Greenway trail system gives walkers and cyclists an off-road way to get around parts of the city. See the greenway guide.
  • Outside downtown, Murfreesboro is car-dependent. Check current road work before you drive: the I-24 ramp closures run on weekends through mid-October 2026.

Official & Printable Maps

The City of Murfreesboro publishes interactive maps of city limits, zoning, parcels and more on its Public GIS site, where maps can be printed. For an offline copy of the maps on this page, open them in Google Maps and use its print or offline download options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Murfreesboro, Tennessee located?

Murfreesboro is in Middle Tennessee, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Nashville along Interstate 24. It is the county seat of Rutherford County and is known as the geographic center of Tennessee.

What county is Murfreesboro, TN in?

Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County, Tennessee, and is the county seat. Other Rutherford County communities include Smyrna, La Vergne, Eagleville, Rockvale and Christiana.

How far is Murfreesboro from Nashville?

Murfreesboro is about 35 miles southeast of Nashville via I-24, roughly a 35 to 45 minute drive depending on traffic.

Which I-24 exit is closest to downtown Murfreesboro?

Exit 81 (US-231, South Church Street) is the usual exit for downtown. Follow Church Street north to the Public Square. Exit 76 (Medical Center Parkway) is the exit for The Avenue and the Gateway area, and Exit 78 (SR-96, Old Fort Parkway) serves the west-side shopping corridor.

How do I get to Murfreesboro from Nashville International Airport?

From Nashville International Airport (BNA), head to I-24 East toward Chattanooga; Harding Place (I-24 Exit 56) and I-40 both connect the airport area to I-24. Stay on I-24 East into Rutherford County, past Smyrna and La Vergne, and take Exit 81 for downtown Murfreesboro or Exit 76 for Medical Center Parkway.

Is downtown Murfreesboro walkable?

Yes. Downtown centers on the historic Public Square, where shops and restaurants surround the Rutherford County Courthouse. Visitors can park once in the Civic Plaza garage off Vine and Church streets or the Judicial Building garage off Maple Street, each about a block from the Square, and walk the district. Weekend parking in the downtown garages is free. Most of the rest of Murfreesboro is car-dependent.

Where can I find an official map of Murfreesboro?

The City of Murfreesboro publishes interactive city maps, including zoning, parcels and city limits, on its Public GIS site at maps.murfreesborotn.gov/PublicGIS. For attractions and directions, use the interactive maps and place list on this page.

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