How far is Falling Water, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?
The driving distance from Falling Water, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 115 miles (185.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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 Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Falling Water and Murfreesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falling Water and Murfreesboro.
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Start on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 15 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Continue on Dayton Pike
1175 ft · 23 sec · Dayton Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 27 South: Chattanooga
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
12.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on 24: Nashville, Birmingham
2222 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 1 hr 49 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 Falling Water and Murfreesboro.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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Merge slight left
97.7 mi · 01h 49m
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 Falling Water 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 Falling Water to Murfreesboro?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 57.4 miles from Falling Water and 57.6 miles from Murfreesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 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 2:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Falling Water and 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 Falling Water and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Murfreesboro.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Falling Water and Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 77.82 mi (125.24 km).
#1 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| 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: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $16.85 | $33.70 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $18.53 | $37.05 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $23.94 | $47.88 |
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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