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

The driving distance from East Cleveland, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (160 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.26 mi
02h 14m
Flight
99.44 mi
160.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.44 mi
Kilometers
160.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.26 mi
Kilometers
219.29 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 6:16 PM CST
Return by in East Cleveland
Fri, Nov 6, 9:31 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Cleveland
2026-11-06T17:01
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Fri, Nov 6, 7:16 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CST

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Cleveland
9:30 PM EST
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
Kimball
TN

Town in Tennessee, United States

From East Cleveland
67.9 mi
01h 07m
To City of Murfreesboro
68.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
66°F
Friday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    111 m · 19 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 11th Street Northeast

    981 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on Benton Pike Northeast

    3032 ft · 1 min · Benton Pike Northeast

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    993 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto 25th Street Northeast

    2899 ft · 45 sec · 25th Street Northeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Appalachian Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville

    106.1 mi · 2 hr

  11. 11

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

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chattanooga
106 mi · 78%
Appalachian Highway
25.4 mi · 19%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 1%
Benton Pike Northeast
0.76 mi · 1%
I 24 West
0.69 mi · 1%
25th Street Northeast
0.55 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
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kimball
01h 07m from East Cleveland
Leave By
2:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Sunny 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 Cleveland to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Kimball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from East Cleveland and 68.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (160 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.71 one way or $35.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Cleveland 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 Sunny around East Cleveland and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 99.44 mi (160.03 km).

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#1 East Cleveland

East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.1609100, -84.8577200
Altitude295
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: High Street (-84.857747, 35.160921)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.81 gal
18.2 L · about $17.71
Round trip
$35.42
9.62 gal · 36.4 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.5 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $17.71 $35.42
Mid-grade $4.15 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.56 $21.95 $43.90
Diesel $5.90 $28.36 $56.73

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Cleveland, TN and City of Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in East Cleveland is 17:01:27, although it is 16:01:27 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.