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

The driving distance from Christiana, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.46 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.75 mi
15.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.75 mi
Kilometers
15.69 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.44 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Apr 13, 4:17 AM CDT
Return by in Christiana
Mon, Apr 13, 4:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Christiana
2026-04-13T03:57
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Apr 13, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Christiana
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From Christiana
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To City of Murfreesboro
5.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    5 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    150 m · 24 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 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 Christiana and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
4.51 mi · 39%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 24%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 10%
US 231 South
1.06 mi · 9%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi · 4%
SR 99
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Turn right onto Shelbyville Highway

4.51 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 09m from Christiana
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Christiana and Mostly 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 Christiana to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Christiana and 5.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Christiana and Mostly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Christiana and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 9.75 mi (15.69 km).

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#1 Christiana

Christiana is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.7100700, -86.3994400
Altitude213
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: Church Street (-86.399445, 35.710039)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.53 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.8 gal · 3.06 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.65 $1.86 $3.72
Diesel $5.30 $2.12 $4.24

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Christiana and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:57:50.

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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.