How far is Chapel Hill, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Chapel Hill, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.76 mi
02h 23m
Flight
118.82 mi
191.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.82 mi
Kilometers
191.23 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.76 mi
Kilometers
234.58 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in Chapel Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chapel Hill
2026-04-18T19:29
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chapel Hill
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
Dickson
TN

City in Tennessee, USA

From Chapel Hill
73.6 mi
01h 11m
To Murfreesboro
72.2 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chapel Hill and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chapel Hill and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    989 ft · 44 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joe Horton Road

    902 ft · 42 sec · Joe Horton Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Life Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Life Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Life Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Life Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lexington Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lexington Bypass

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Broad Street

    11.9 mi · 18 min · South Broad Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Primary SR 22: Parkers Crossroad, Lexington, Huntingdon

    1179 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 96 East: Murfreesboro

    1253 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    2 mi · 4 min · Old Fort Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1310 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chapel Hill and 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Primary SR 22
68.2 mi · 47%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 36%
South Broad Street
11.9 mi · 8%
Life Road
5.82 mi · 4%
I 24 East
3.68 mi · 3%
Old Fort Parkway
2.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Primary SR 22

Merge slight left

68 mi · 01h 13m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickson
01h 11m from Chapel Hill
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chapel Hill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chapel Hill to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Dickson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Chapel Hill and 72.2 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chapel Hill and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Dickson

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dickson, 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 Dickson.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

51 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

56 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chapel Hill and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.23 km).

Chapel Hill

#1 Chapel Hill

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

Population1,571
Coordinates35.5986800, -88.4867200
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.48648, 35.598469)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.47 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.94 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Chapel Hill and Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:29:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.