How far is City of Murfreesboro, TN from Walnut Hill, TN?

The driving distance from City of Murfreesboro, TN to Walnut Hill, TN is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.7 miles (381 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.39 mi
05h 22m
Flight
236.74 mi
381 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.74 mi
Kilometers
381 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.39 mi
Kilometers
464.12 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnut Hill
Fri, Jun 12, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Jun 12, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Murfreesboro
2026-06-11T19:21
Arrive Walnut Hill
Fri, Jun 12, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:22 PM to 2:22 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kingston
TN

City in Roane County, Tennessee, United States

From City of Murfreesboro
144 mi
02h 41m
To Walnut Hill
144.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    36.7 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Bristol

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 394: Blountville, Bristol

    1452 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto I 81 Alt North

    33 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tennessee Ernie Ford Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bristol Highway

    2301 ft · 40 sec · Bristol Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Bristol Highway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Bristol Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Blountville Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Blountville Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Walnut Hill Road

    13 m · 2 sec · Walnut Hill Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walnut Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
187 mi · 65%
I 81 North
69.1 mi · 24%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 7%
Bristol Highway
3.62 mi · 1%
Northwest Broad Street
3.42 mi · 1%
Blountville Highway
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.7 mi
236.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingston
02h 41m from City of Murfreesboro
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.4 miles (464.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Kingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144 miles from City of Murfreesboro and 144.3 miles from Walnut Hill.

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

The direct path is about 236.7 miles (381 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.7 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 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 Walnut Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around City of Murfreesboro and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Walnut Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Murfreesboro and Walnut Hill. Straight-line distance: 236.74 mi (381 km).

City of Murfreesboro

#1 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Walnut Hill

#2 Walnut Hill

City in Illinois, United States of America

Population2,394
Coordinates36.5698300, -82.2568000
Altitude490
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Murfreesboro (-86.40928, 35.85092)
End: Walnut Hill (-82.2568, 36.56983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.52 L · about $38.39
Round trip
$76.78
20.36 gal · 77.04 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.39 $76.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.30 $86.59
Premium $4.65 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $5.30 $53.99 $107.99

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 · Jun 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between City of Murfreesboro, TN and Walnut Hill, TN. The current time in City of Murfreesboro is 19:21:13, although it is 20:21:13 in Walnut Hill.

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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.