How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.04 mi
04h 03m
Flight
148.79 mi
239.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.79 mi
Kilometers
239.45 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.04 mi
Kilometers
323.55 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Tue, Oct 20, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, Oct 20, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-10-19T23:47
Arrive Red Bank
Tue, Oct 20, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Monterey
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
100.3 mi
02h 01m
To Red Bank
100.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2237 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Fort Parkway

    1973 ft · 45 sec · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    819 ft · 30 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    56 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    1499 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 321, TN 73, TN 95: Lenoir City, Oak Ridge

    46 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Alexander Parkway

    26.9 mi · 36 min · Lamar Alexander Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East Lamar Alexander Parkway

    13.9 mi · 21 min · East Lamar Alexander Parkway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Tuckaleechee Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Old Tuckaleechee Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Cades Cove Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old Cades Cove Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Dry Valley Road

    2413 ft · 1 min · Dry Valley Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Cavern Road

    1.2 mi · 4 min · Cavern Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Schoolhouse Gap Road

    2019 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Gap Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pam Lane

    37 m · 5 sec · Pam Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pam Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
129 mi · 64%
Lamar Alexander Parkway
26.9 mi · 13%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 10%
East Lamar Alexander Parkway
13.9 mi · 7%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 2%
Old Tuckaleechee Road
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
148.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monterey
02h 01m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 04h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.3 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 100.7 miles from Red Bank.

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

The direct path is about 148.8 miles (239.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.26 one way or $54.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 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 Red Bank, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Red Bank.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 148.79 mi (239.45 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,881
Coordinates35.6434200, -83.7682300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Red Bank (-83.76823, 35.64342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.09 gal
26.85 L · about $27.26
Round trip
$54.52
14.18 gal · 53.7 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $27.26 $54.52
Mid-grade $4.29 $30.43 $60.86
Premium $4.71 $33.37 $66.73
Diesel $5.99 $42.43 $84.87

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 · Oct 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Red Bank, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 23:47:00, although it is 00:47:00 in Red Bank.

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.