How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Church Hill, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Church Hill, TN is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.11 mi
04h 58m
Flight
210.29 mi
338.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.29 mi
Kilometers
338.43 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.11 mi
Kilometers
423.44 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive Church Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 3:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rockwood
TN

City in Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
131.4 mi
02h 29m
To Church Hill
131.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Church Hill.

  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

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Northwest Broad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on New Nashville Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New Nashville Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    20.9 mi · 22 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville, Lebanon

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    149.1 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11W: Knoxville Zoo

    863 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11W: Mascot, Blaine, Rutledge, Bean Station

    119 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Rutledge Pike

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Rutledge Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Lee Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Appalachian Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lee Highway

    15.6 mi · 19 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Rogersville Bypass

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Rogersville Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Rogersville Bypass

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Rogersville Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Lee Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Lee Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    84 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2567 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Church Hill.

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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
157 mi · 60%
Lee Highway
32.9 mi · 13%
Rutledge Pike
28.5 mi · 11%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
20.9 mi · 8%
Rogersville Bypass
14.1 mi · 5%
Northwest Broad Street
3.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

149 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.8 mi
210.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockwood
02h 29m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Church Hill?

The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Murfreesboro and 131.7 miles from Church Hill.

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

The direct path is about 210.3 miles (338.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.03 one way or $70.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Church Hill, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Church Hill.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Church Hill. Straight-line distance: 210.29 mi (338.43 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Church Hill

#2 Church Hill

City in Tennessee

Population6,643
Coordinates36.5223200, -82.7134900
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Church Hill (-82.71349, 36.52232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.15 L · about $35.03
Round trip
$70.07
18.58 gal · 70.3 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.03 $70.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.51 $79.02
Premium $4.65 $43.24 $86.47
Diesel $5.30 $49.27 $98.55

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Church Hill, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 22:38:22, although it is 23:38:22 in Church Hill.

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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.