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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Cleveland, TN is about 131.7 miles (212 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
131.75 mi
02h 07m
Flight
98.56 mi
158.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.56 mi
Kilometers
158.61 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.75 mi
Kilometers
212.03 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 4:04 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 5:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T00:57
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Apr 18, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
65.8 mi
01h 03m
To Cleveland
65.9 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Continue on New Salem Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    105.3 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 64 Bypass East: Cleveland

    86 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Lee Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Lee Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Keith Street Southwest

    1854 ft · 34 sec · Keith Street Southwest

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Inman Street West

    2276 ft · 41 sec · Inman Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Inman Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
106 mi · 80%
I 75 North
19.3 mi · 15%
South Lee Highway
2.53 mi · 2%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
US 64 Bypass East
0.48 mi
Inman Street West
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 59m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 03m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 131.7 miles (212 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 65.9 miles from Cleveland.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Cleveland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Cleveland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 98.56 mi (158.61 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Cleveland

A city in Bradley County, Tennessee.

Population45,948
Coordinates35.1595200, -84.8766100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
End: Inman St W (-84.876609, 35.159521)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.6 L · about $17.54
Round trip
$35.07
9.3 gal · 35.2 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.54 $35.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.78 $39.55
Premium $4.65 $21.64 $43.28
Diesel $5.30 $24.66 $49.33

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Cleveland, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 00:57:17, although it is 01:57:17 in Cleveland.

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.