How far is Decherd, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Decherd, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
54.3 mi
00h 58m
Flight
47.28 mi
76.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.28 mi
Kilometers
76.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.3 mi
Kilometers
87.39 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Decherd
Sat, Apr 11, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decherd
2026-04-11T01:57
Arrive Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decherd
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
Forest Hills
TN

City in Tennessee

From Decherd
27.8 mi
00h 29m
To Murfreesboro
26.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decherd and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decherd and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    101 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Decherd Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Decherd Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tullahoma Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    15.7 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  11. 11

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Church Street

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decherd and Murfreesboro.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jackson Street
15.9 mi · 29%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 16%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 16%
Tullahoma Highway
6.12 mi · 11%
South Church Street
4.94 mi · 9%
South Main Street
2.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Jackson Street

Continue on South Jackson Street

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hills
00h 29m from Decherd
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decherd and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decherd to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Forest Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Decherd and 26.5 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decherd and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hills

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

81 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decherd and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 47.28 mi (76.09 km).

Decherd

#1 Decherd

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates35.2098000, -86.0794300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.0795, 35.209758)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Decherd and Murfreesboro. The current time is 01:57:59.

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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.