How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Red Boiling Springs, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Red Boiling Springs, TN is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.82 mi
01h 50m
Flight
56.53 mi
90.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.53 mi
Kilometers
90.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.06 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Apr 15, 5:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-04-15T13:58
Arrive Red Boiling Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Watertown
TN

City in Wilson County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
40.4 mi
00h 55m
To Red Boiling Springs
40.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.7 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward TN 53: Carthage, Gordonsville

    1027 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gordonsville Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Gordonsville Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Upper Ferry Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Upper Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Dixon Springs Highway

    674 ft · 27 sec · Dixon Springs Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dixon Springs Highway

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Dixon Springs Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pleasant Shade Highway

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 80

    1.2 km · 2 min · State Route 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Shade Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Carthage Road

    8.7 mi · 16 min · Carthage Road

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Spivey Street

    761 ft · 16 sec · Spivey Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
23.4 mi · 29%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 26%
Pleasant Shade Highway
9.73 mi · 12%
Carthage Road
8.72 mi · 11%
Gordonsville Highway
4.9 mi · 6%
Dixon Springs Highway
3.43 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

22.7 mi · 00h 24m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Watertown
00h 55m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

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 Boiling Springs?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Watertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 40.4 miles from Red Boiling Springs.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Murfreesboro and Partly Cloudy near Red Boiling Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Watertown

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

58 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Red Boiling Springs. Straight-line distance: 56.53 mi (90.98 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 Boiling Springs

#2 Red Boiling Springs

City in Macon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,124
Coordinates36.5333900, -85.8499800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Red Boiling Springs (-85.84998, 36.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $10.75
Round trip
$21.49
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.75 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.12 $24.24
Premium $4.65 $13.26 $26.53
Diesel $5.30 $15.12 $30.23

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Red Boiling Springs. The current time is 13:58:07.

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.