How far is East Cleveland, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from East Cleveland, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Cleveland and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Cleveland and Murfreesboro.
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Start on High Street
111 m · 19 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto 11th Street Northeast
981 ft · 43 sec · 11th Street Northeast
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Continue on Benton Pike Northeast
3032 ft · 1 min · Benton Pike Northeast
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Take the ramp right
993 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto 25th Street Northeast
2899 ft · 45 sec · 25th Street Northeast
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Continue on Appalachian Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit left
1530 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
18.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.1 km · 56 sec
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
104.6 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville
2309 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto South Church Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Spring Street
26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Cleveland and Murfreesboro.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Chattanooga
Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
105 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving East Cleveland and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Cleveland to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 67.5 miles from East Cleveland and 68 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 $17.60 one way or $35.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 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 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 Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Cleveland and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 98.33 mi (158.25 km).
#1 East Cleveland
East Cleveland is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1609100, -84.8577200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $17.60 | $35.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $21.81 | $43.62 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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