How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Ripley, TN?
The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Ripley, TN is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175 miles (281.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Perry County, Tennessee, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Murfreesboro and Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Ripley.
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Start on Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville
2520 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Franklin
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway
53.7 mi · 58 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway
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Merge slight left
109.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70: Brownsville, Ripley
1247 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
9.5 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward West Main Street
122 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Haralson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Haralson Street
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Turn right
15.7 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto Eastland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
980 ft · 21 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
96 m · 14 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Ripley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Murfreesboro to Ripley?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Lobelville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 99.7 miles from Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175 miles (281.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around City of Murfreesboro and Sunny near Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Lobelville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lobelville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Ripley. Straight-line distance: 175.02 mi (281.67 km).
#1 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ripley
City in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 7,624 |
| Coordinates | 35.7453600, -89.5298000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ripley (-89.5298, 35.74536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.90 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $33.56 | $67.12 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $42.19 | $84.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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