How far is Forest Hills, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.99 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.56 mi
41.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.99 mi
Kilometers
49.88 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 4:19 AM CST
Return by in Forest Hills
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-11-12T03:38
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Thu, Nov 12, 4:19 AM CST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Forest Hills
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To City of Murfreesboro
16.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 12:00 AM CST
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and City of Murfreesboro.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and City of Murfreesboro.

  1. 1

    Start on Forest Avenue

    1112 ft · 54 sec · Forest Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Florida Short Route

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Florida Short Route

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Shelbyville Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

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

    1872 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 99: New Salem Highway

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills and City of Murfreesboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
9.24 mi · 30%
Shelbyville Highway
8.56 mi · 28%
South Church Street
2.74 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2.23 mi · 7%
Madison Street
2.17 mi · 7%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Continue on Florida Short Route

9.24 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 20m from Forest Hills
Leave By
7:08 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Forest Hills and 16.8 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Forest Hills and Partly Cloudy near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plainview, 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 Plainview.

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.13 km).

Forest Hills

#1 Forest Hills

City in Tennessee

Population4,721
Coordinates35.4811800, -86.4216600
Altitude238
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: Forest Avenue (-86.421611, 35.481175)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.14 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.79
2.18 gal · 8.28 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $3.89 $7.79
Mid-grade $4.04 $4.40 $8.80
Premium $4.45 $4.85 $9.70
Diesel $5.82 $6.34 $12.69

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Forest Hills and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 03:38:35.

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.