How far is East Brainerd, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from East Brainerd, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.56 mi
01h 55m
Flight
92.27 mi
148.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.27 mi
Kilometers
148.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.56 mi
Kilometers
182.76 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 12:14 PM CDT
Return by in East Brainerd
Wed, Sep 23, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Brainerd
2026-09-23T11:18
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 1:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Brainerd
9:30 PM EDT
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 East Brainerd
56.7 mi
00h 57m
To City of Murfreesboro
56.9 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Iris Drive

    146 m · 28 sec · Iris Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Graysville Road

    3131 ft · 2 min · Graysville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Brainerd Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Brainerd Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1226 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    106.1 mi · 2 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
106 mi · 93%
East Brainerd Road
3.9 mi · 3%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
I 24 West
0.69 mi · 1%
Graysville Road
0.59 mi · 1%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Chattanooga

Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

106 mi · 02h 00m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
00h 57m from East Brainerd
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Brainerd and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 56.7 miles from East Brainerd and 56.9 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.31 one way or $32.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Brainerd and City of Murfreesboro, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around East Brainerd and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Brainerd and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 92.27 mi (148.5 km).

East Brainerd

#1 East Brainerd

Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States

Population15,114
Coordinates34.9959100, -85.1502300
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
City of Murfreesboro

#2 City of Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population146,900
Coordinates35.8509200, -86.4092800
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Iris Drive (-85.149707, 34.995727)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $16.31
Round trip
$32.63
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $16.31 $32.63
Mid-grade $4.53 $18.15 $36.31
Premium $4.94 $19.81 $39.61
Diesel $6.22 $24.92 $49.84

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Brainerd, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in East Brainerd is 11:18:57, although it is 10:18:57 in City of Murfreesboro.

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.