How far is Kimball, TN from Murfreesboro, TN?

The driving distance from Kimball, TN to Murfreesboro, TN is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
75.35 mi
01h 13m
Flight
68.36 mi
110.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.36 mi
Kilometers
110.01 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.35 mi
Kilometers
121.26 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Return by in Kimball
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimball
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
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
37.7 mi
00h 36m
To Murfreesboro
37.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimball and 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

    40.5 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Murfreesboro, Shelbyville

    2309 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Church Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    14 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    106 m · 14 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Spring Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimball and 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-24 West
71.5 mi · 95%
South Church Street
2.23 mi · 3%
US 231
0.44 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.07 mi
Tate Road
0.04 mi
South Spring Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I-24 West

Continue straight

40.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manchester
00h 36m from Kimball
Leave By
4:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimball and Sunny near Murfreesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 37.7 miles from Kimball and 37.7 miles from Murfreesboro.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 $10.03 one way or $20.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimball and Sunny near 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 Murfreesboro. Straight-line distance: 68.36 mi (110.01 km).

Kimball

#1 Kimball

Town in Tennessee, United States

Population1,453
Coordinates35.0478600, -85.6719100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Murfreesboro

#2 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Tate Road (-85.67229, 35.047879)
End: South Spring Street (-86.390218, 35.845614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.66 gal
10.06 L · about $10.03
Round trip
$20.06
5.32 gal · 20.12 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.3 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.03 $20.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.31 $22.63
Premium $4.65 $12.38 $24.76
Diesel $5.30 $14.11 $28.22

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimball and Murfreesboro. The current time is 04:20:41.

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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.