How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Lookout Mountain, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Lookout Mountain, TN is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
101.26 mi
01h 58m
Flight
84.05 mi
135.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.05 mi
Kilometers
135.27 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.26 mi
Kilometers
162.96 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lookout Mountain
Fri, May 1, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, May 1, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-30T23:28
Arrive Lookout Mountain
Fri, May 1, 1:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
50.6 mi
00h 59m
To Lookout Mountain
50.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 64, US 72, TN 2: Lookout Valley, Lookout Mountain

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cummings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Cummings Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alford Hill Drive

    114 m · 24 sec · Alford Hill Drive

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Old Wauhatchie Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Old Wauhatchie Pike

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Scenic Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Scenic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Stonedge Point

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stonedge Point

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1710 ft · 34 sec · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scenic Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
94.1 mi · 93%
Cummings Highway
1.81 mi · 2%
South Scenic Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Stonedge Point
0.87 mi · 1%
Old Wauhatchie Pike
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

93.9 mi · 01h 44m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 59m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 50.6 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 50.6 miles from Lookout Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 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 Lookout Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Cloudy near Lookout Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Lookout Mountain. Straight-line distance: 84.05 mi (135.27 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Lookout Mountain

#2 Lookout Mountain

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,884
Coordinates34.9942400, -85.3494000
Altitude564
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Lookout Mountain (-85.3494, 34.99424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.53 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.06 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 · May 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Lookout Mountain, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 23:28:06, although it is 00:28:06 in Lookout Mountain.

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.