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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to East Ridge, TN is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.3 mi
02h 00m
Flight
87.1 mi
140.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.1 mi
Kilometers
140.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.3 mi
Kilometers
169.46 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Ridge
Thu, Nov 12, 6:57 AM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 7:58 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-12T03:56
Arrive East Ridge
Thu, Nov 12, 5:57 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:30 PM CST
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
52.6 mi
01h 00m
To East Ridge
52.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.2 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
103 mi · 98%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 00m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:28 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near East Ridge.

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 Ridge?

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.5 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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 52.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 52.7 miles from East Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.29 one way or $26.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 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 Ridge, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near East Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and East Ridge. Straight-line distance: 87.1 mi (140.18 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 Ridge

#2 East Ridge

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population20,979
Coordinates35.0142400, -85.2519000
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: East Ridge (-85.2519, 35.01424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.07 L · about $13.29
Round trip
$26.58
7.44 gal · 28.14 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $13.29 $26.58
Mid-grade $4.04 $15.02 $30.04
Premium $4.45 $16.55 $33.10
Diesel $5.82 $21.65 $43.30

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 · Nov 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and East Ridge, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 03:56:56, although it is 04:56:56 in East Ridge.

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.