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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Signal Mountain, TN is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
109.49 mi
02h 07m
Flight
78.26 mi
125.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.26 mi
Kilometers
125.95 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.49 mi
Kilometers
176.21 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Signal Mountain
Mon, Aug 24, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Mon, Aug 24, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-08-24T03:11
Arrive Signal Mountain
Mon, Aug 24, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
54.7 mi
01h 03m
To Signal Mountain
54.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Murfreesboro and Signal 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

    98.4 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127 North: Signal Mountain

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    548 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Signal Mountain Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Signal Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Signal Mountain Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Signal Mountain Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto Mississippi Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Mississippi Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Murfreesboro and Signal 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
98.7 mi · 90%
US 27 North
3.79 mi · 3%
Signal Mountain Boulevard
3.05 mi · 3%
Signal Mountain Road
1.62 mi · 1%
New Salem Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
US 127 North
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

98.4 mi · 01h 50m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 03m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Signal 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 Signal Mountain?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 54.7 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 54.7 miles from Signal Mountain.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 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 Signal Mountain, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Signal Mountain.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Signal Mountain. Straight-line distance: 78.26 mi (125.95 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Signal Mountain

Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States

Population8,640
Coordinates35.1225700, -85.3438500
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Signal Mountain (-85.34385, 35.12257)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.63 L · about $14.56
Round trip
$29.11
7.72 gal · 29.26 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.56 $29.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.65 $17.96 $35.93
Diesel $5.30 $20.47 $40.95

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 · Aug 24, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Signal Mountain, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 03:11:29, although it is 04:11:29 in Signal Mountain.

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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.