How far is Estill Springs, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Estill Springs, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
53.67 mi
00h 55m
Flight
43.1 mi
69.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.1 mi
Kilometers
69.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.67 mi
Kilometers
86.38 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Estill Springs
Wed, Sep 23, 12:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Estill Springs
2026-09-23T11:07
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Wed, Sep 23, 12:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Estill Springs
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 Estill Springs
25.3 mi
00h 27m
To City of Murfreesboro
28.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
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 Estill Springs and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Estill Springs and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Tullahoma Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Tullahoma Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on South Jackson Street

    15.7 mi · 18 min · South Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1366 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Florida Short Route

    8.7 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  7. 7

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 231 South: Shelbyville, Calsonic Arena, Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  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 Estill Springs 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jackson Street
15.9 mi · 30%
Florida Short Route
8.67 mi · 16%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 16%
Tullahoma Highway
4.28 mi · 8%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.32 mi · 2%
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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hills
00h 27m from Estill Springs
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estill Springs 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 Estill Springs to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Forest Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Estill Springs and 28.4 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estill Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of 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 Estill Springs and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 43.1 mi (69.36 km).

Estill Springs

#1 Estill Springs

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population2,040
Coordinates35.2706400, -86.1280400
Altitude288
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: South Main Street (-86.127987, 35.270663)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
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
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.07 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.53 $8.56 $17.11
Premium $4.94 $9.33 $18.67
Diesel $6.22 $11.75 $23.49

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

There is no time difference between Estill Springs and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 11:07:27.

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.