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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Ridgefield, TN is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.71 mi
00h 14m
Flight
4.59 mi
7.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.59 mi
Kilometers
7.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.71 mi
Kilometers
10.8 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Sun, May 31, 4:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-05-31T04:13
Arrive Ridgefield
Sun, May 31, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Murfreesboro
TN

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

From City of Murfreesboro
3.4 mi
00h 07m
To Ridgefield
3.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Northwest Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Thompson Lane

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Thompson Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Sulphur Springs Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto N Ranch Road

    18 m · 7 sec · N Ranch Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Ranch Road

    831 ft · 37 sec · North Ranch Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ranch Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
149.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Broad Street
2.35 mi · 35%
North Thompson Lane
1.93 mi · 29%
Sulphur Springs Road
1.27 mi · 19%
Golf Lane
0.42 mi · 6%
Old Fort Parkway
0.41 mi · 6%
North Ranch Road
0.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Broad Street

Turn left onto Northwest Broad Street

2.35 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
4.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Murfreesboro
00h 07m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Murfreesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 3.4 miles from Ridgefield.

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

The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Murfreesboro

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

48 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

116 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 4.59 mi (7.38 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 Ridgefield

Ridgefield is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.9167300, -86.4197100
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Ridgefield (-86.41971, 35.91673)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.9 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.81
0.48 gal · 1.8 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.91 $1.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.65 $1.12 $2.23
Diesel $5.30 $1.27 $2.55

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Ridgefield. The current time is 04:13:12.

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.