How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Belle Meade, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Belle Meade, TN is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.31 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.3 mi
50.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.3 mi
Kilometers
50.38 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.31 mi
Kilometers
55.21 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belle Meade
Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Tue, Apr 14, 9:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-14T19:44
Arrive Belle Meade
Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
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
La Vergne
TN

City in Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Belle Meade
17.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Belle Meade.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    26 m · 11 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Public Square

    120 m · 12 sec · North Public Square

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    1237 ft · 36 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Broad Street

    1482 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1014 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Old Fort Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Fort Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 24 West: Nashville

    2520 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.7 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 255: Harding Place

    1257 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    20 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Harding Place

    70 m · 4 sec · Harding Place

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Harding Place

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Harding Place

  15. 15

    Continue on Battery Lane

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Battery Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Harding Place

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Harding Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harding Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Belle Meade.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 West
22.2 mi · 65%
Harding Place
7.49 mi · 22%
Battery Lane
1.75 mi · 5%
Old Fort Parkway
1.74 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
0.28 mi · 1%
SR 255
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 24 West

Merge slight left

21.7 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
31.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Vergne
00h 23m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Belle Meade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Belle Meade?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

La Vergne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 17.1 miles from Belle Meade.

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

The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny near Belle Meade.

Stop Ideas Near La Vergne

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

23 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Belle Meade. Straight-line distance: 31.3 mi (50.38 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Belle Meade

#2 Belle Meade

City in Davidson County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,788
Coordinates36.0958900, -86.8569400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Belle Meade (-86.85694, 36.09589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.13
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.56 $9.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.15 $10.29
Premium $4.65 $5.63 $11.26
Diesel $5.30 $6.42 $12.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Belle Meade. The current time is 19:44:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.