How far is Bells, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Bells, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 170 miles (273.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.03 mi
02h 38m
Flight
150.43 mi
242.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.43 mi
Kilometers
242.09 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.03 mi
Kilometers
273.63 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Bells
Thu, Apr 16, 6:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bells
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bells
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lobelville
TN

Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Bells
84.9 mi
01h 19m
To City of Murfreesboro
85.1 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bells and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bells and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 412 East: Jackson

    929 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    104 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Golf Lane

    2180 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bells and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40 East
97.1 mi · 57%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 31%
US 412 East
12.4 mi · 7%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 2%
High Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Old Fort Parkway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40 East

Turn left onto I-40 East, US 412 East: Nashville

97.1 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 19m from Bells
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bells and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bells to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 170 miles (273.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Bells and 85.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bells and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lobelville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lobelville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

92 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

100 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bells and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 150.43 mi (242.09 km).

Bells

#1 Bells

City in Tennessee, USA

Population2,435
Coordinates35.7111800, -89.0875600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-89.087585, 35.711163)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.71 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.42 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bells and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 01:04:13.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.