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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Bells, TN is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
170.92 mi
03h 10m
Flight
150.43 mi
242.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
170.92 mi
Kilometers
275.07 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bells
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 16, 7:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Bells
Thu, Apr 16, 4:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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 City of Murfreesboro
85.3 mi
01h 35m
To Bells
85.6 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin

    1.4 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    96.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    82 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412 West: Alamo, Dyersburg

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70A West, US 79 South: Bells, Brownsville

    778 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 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
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
150 mi · 88%
US 412 West
12.5 mi · 7%
I 24 West
3.78 mi · 2%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 1%
I 840 West
0.86 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Tennessee National Guard Parkway

Merge slight left

96.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
150.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lobelville
01h 35m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 85.6 miles from Bells.

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 20.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 City of Murfreesboro and Bells. Straight-line distance: 150.43 mi (242.09 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Bells

#2 Bells

City in Tennessee, USA

Population2,435
Coordinates35.7111800, -89.0875600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Bells (-89.08756, 35.71118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.83 L · about $22.74
Round trip
$45.48
12.06 gal · 45.66 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.74 $45.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.65 $51.29
Premium $4.65 $28.06 $56.13
Diesel $5.30 $31.98 $63.97

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 City of Murfreesboro and Bells. The current time is 00:57:52.

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.