How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from East Brainerd, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to East Brainerd, TN is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
112.65 mi
02h 13m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.65 mi
Kilometers
181.3 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Brainerd
Wed, Sep 23, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 3:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-23T11:13
Arrive East Brainerd
Wed, Sep 23, 1:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
56.3 mi
01h 06m
To East Brainerd
56.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 320 East

    1760 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Brainerd Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Brainerd Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Graysville Road

    3217 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Iris Drive

    146 m · 21 sec · Iris Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Iris Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
106 mi · 94%
I 75 North
2.27 mi · 2%
East Brainerd Road
1.99 mi · 2%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Graysville Road
0.61 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.42 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 06m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Brainerd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 56.4 miles from East Brainerd.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 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 East Brainerd, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Murfreesboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Brainerd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and East Brainerd. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
East Brainerd

#2 East Brainerd

Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States

Population15,114
Coordinates34.9959100, -85.1502300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: East Brainerd (-85.15023, 34.99591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $16.19
Round trip
$32.38
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $16.19 $32.38
Mid-grade $4.53 $18.02 $36.03
Premium $4.94 $19.66 $39.31
Diesel $6.22 $24.74 $49.47

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 · Sep 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and East Brainerd, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 11:13:17, although it is 12:13:17 in East Brainerd.

Distance to Other Cities

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