How far is East Ridge, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from East Ridge, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 108.7 miles (175 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Ridge and City of Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Ridge and City of Murfreesboro.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Atlanta
2869 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2681 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: East Ridge
1283 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Ringgold Road
809 ft · 23 sec · Ringgold Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 km · 57 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 24 West: Chattanooga, Nashville
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on Chattanooga, Nashville
106.1 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway
1988 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East
641 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto New Salem Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway
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Continue on Golf Lane
2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Ridge and City of 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
106 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Ridge and Partly Cloudy 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 Ridge to City of Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (175 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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 Ridge and 52.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 2:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.72 one way or $27.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Ridge 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 Mostly Sunny around East Ridge and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Ridge and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 87.1 mi (140.18 km).
#1 East Ridge
City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America
| Population | 20,979 |
| Coordinates | 35.0142400, -85.2519000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 146,900 |
| Coordinates | 35.8509200, -86.4092800 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $3.57 | $13.72 | $27.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.04 | $15.51 | $31.01 |
| Premium | $4.45 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $22.35 | $44.70 |
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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