How far is Fall Branch, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Fall Branch, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
265.11 mi
04h 04m
Flight
213.86 mi
344.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.86 mi
Kilometers
344.18 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.11 mi
Kilometers
426.66 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 10:49 AM CDT
Return by in Fall Branch
Thu, May 14, 3:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall Branch
2026-05-14T07:45
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, May 14, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fall Branch
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Fall Branch
132.4 mi
02h 02m
To Murfreesboro
132.7 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fall Branch and Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall Branch and Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 km · 56 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1627 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1754 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    49.4 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 40 West: Knoxville

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    52.8 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

    132.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 West: Memphis, Murfreesboro

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    21 mi · 23 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 70S: Murfreesboro, Smyrna

    1155 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 South, US 70S East: Murfreesbord

    1865 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2351 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto New Nashville Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest Broad Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1091 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Maple Street

    42 m · 4 sec · South Maple Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto South Public Square

    142 m · 13 sec · South Public Square

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fall Branch and 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nashville
133 mi · 50%
I 40 West
53.5 mi · 20%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
21 mi · 8%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
I 840 West
1.07 mi
US 41 South
0.8 mi
Longest Stretch

Nashville

Keep slight right to continue on Nashville

133 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
213.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 02m from Fall Branch
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fall Branch and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fall Branch to Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 265.1 miles (426.7 km) and usually takes 04h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Fall Branch and 132.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.26 one way or $70.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fall Branch 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 Fall Branch and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall Branch and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 213.86 mi (344.18 km).

Fall Branch

#1 Fall Branch

Census-designated place in Washington and Greene counties, Tennessee

Population1,291
Coordinates36.4181600, -82.6237600
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: TN 93 (-82.623671, 36.418232)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.41 L · about $35.26
Round trip
$70.52
18.7 gal · 70.82 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.26 $70.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.77 $79.53
Premium $4.65 $43.51 $87.03
Diesel $5.30 $49.59 $99.18

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 · May 14, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fall Branch, TN and Murfreesboro, TN. The current time in Fall Branch is 07:45:52, although it is 06:45:52 in Murfreesboro.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.