How far is Kimball, TN from City of Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Kimball, TN to City of Murfreesboro, TN is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
76.14 mi
01h 14m
Flight
69.29 mi
111.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.29 mi
Kilometers
111.51 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.53 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Kimball
Tue, May 12, 9:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-05-12T19:13
Arrive City of Murfreesboro
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimball
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
Manchester
TN

City in Tennessee

From Kimball
38 mi
00h 37m
To City of Murfreesboro
38.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tate Road

    60 m · 10 sec · Tate Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-24 West, US 64 West: Nashville

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    42 mi · 45 min

  5. 5

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

    1988 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 99 East

    641 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New Salem Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Salem Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Golf Lane

    2149 ft · 2 min · Golf Lane

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Golf Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-24 West
72.9 mi · 96%
New Salem Highway
1.15 mi · 2%
Golf Lane
0.41 mi · 1%
SR 99
0.38 mi
SR 99 East
0.12 mi
Tate Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I-24 West

Continue straight

42 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 37m from Kimball
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimball and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kimball to City of Murfreesboro?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Kimball and 38.1 miles from City of Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimball and Sunny near City of Murfreesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Manchester

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

97 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimball and City of Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 69.29 mi (111.51 km).

Kimball

#1 Kimball

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates35.0478600, -85.6719100
Altitude207
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: Tate Road (-85.67229, 35.047879)
End: Golf Lane (-86.41042, 35.850828)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimball and City of Murfreesboro. The current time is 19:13:42.

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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.