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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Hendersonville, TN is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
48.24 mi
00h 51m
Flight
33.49 mi
53.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.49 mi
Kilometers
53.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.24 mi
Kilometers
77.64 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 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 Hendersonville
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
23.9 mi
00h 25m
To Hendersonville
24.4 mi
00h 25m

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

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1170 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Center Point Road, Hendersonville

    1580 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, Hendersonville

    50 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Center Point Road

    834 ft · 39 sec · Center Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Walton Ferry Road

    16 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Ferry Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
35.9 mi · 74%
West Main Street
2.7 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Boulevard
2.42 mi · 5%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 5%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 25m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hendersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 24.4 miles from Hendersonville.

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

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berry Hill, 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 Berry Hill.

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Hendersonville. Straight-line distance: 33.49 mi (53.9 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Hendersonville

The most populous city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Population59,323
Coordinates36.3047700, -86.6200000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
End: Walton Ferry Road (-86.619965, 36.30477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.82
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.41 $12.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.23 $14.46
Premium $4.65 $7.91 $15.82
Diesel $5.30 $9.02 $18.03

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

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Hendersonville. The current time is 00:57:17.

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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.