How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Falling Water, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
115.05 mi
02h 15m
Flight
78.91 mi
126.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.91 mi
Kilometers
126.99 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.05 mi
Kilometers
185.16 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falling Water
Fri, Nov 6, 5:36 PM EST
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 6:51 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-11-06T14:21
Arrive Falling Water
Fri, Nov 6, 4:36 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:00 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
57.5 mi
01h 07m
To Falling Water
57.5 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam

    1219 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Dayton Pike

    2129 ft · 38 sec · Dayton Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dayton Boulevard

    741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Roberts Mill Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
98.7 mi · 86%
US 27 North
12.8 mi · 11%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Roberts Mill Road
1 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi
Dayton Pike
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

98.4 mi · 01h 50m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 07m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.1 miles (185.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 57.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 57.5 miles from Falling Water.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 2:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 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 Falling Water, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 78.91 mi (126.99 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Falling Water

Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2031200, -85.2535700
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.37 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.90
8.12 gal · 30.74 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $14.95 $29.90
Mid-grade $4.15 $16.85 $33.70
Premium $4.56 $18.53 $37.05
Diesel $5.90 $23.94 $47.88

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Falling Water, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 14:21:28, although it is 15:21:28 in Falling Water.

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.