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

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Springfield, TN is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
59.08 mi
01h 11m
Flight
52.65 mi
84.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.74 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.08 mi
Kilometers
95.08 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Fri, Sep 25, 2:15 PM CDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Sep 25, 3:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-09-25T13:04
Arrive Springfield
Fri, Sep 25, 2:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Berry Hill
TN

Human settlement in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

From City of Murfreesboro
29.5 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
29.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.9 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 24West, I 40 West: Nashville

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 24 West: Clarksville, Louisville

    1725 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Downtown Loop

  8. 8

    Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 24 West: Clarksville

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 431: Springfield, Joelton

    2117 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Whites Creek Pike

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Whites Creek Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Tom Austin Highway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Tom Austin Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Memorial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Memorial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    883 ft · 22 sec · East 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
38.5 mi · 65%
Tom Austin Highway
7.52 mi · 13%
Whites Creek Pike
4.94 mi · 8%
Downtown Loop
2.33 mi · 4%
I 24West
2.19 mi · 4%
Old Fort Parkway
1.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

25.9 mi · 00h 29m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berry Hill
00h 35m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Berry Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 29.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berry Hill

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

4 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

71 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.74 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

City in Tennessee, United States

Population17,288
Coordinates36.5092100, -86.8850000
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Springfield (-86.885, 36.50921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.89 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.16 gal · 15.78 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.52 $9.41 $18.82
Premium $4.92 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $6.20 $12.89 $25.77

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Murfreesboro and Springfield. The current time is 13:04:21.

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.