How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Collegedale, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Collegedale, TN is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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
118.22 mi
02h 20m
Flight
93.21 mi
150 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.21 mi
Kilometers
150 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.22 mi
Kilometers
190.26 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Collegedale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Collegedale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Monteagle
TN

Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

From Murfreesboro
59.1 mi
01h 10m
To Collegedale
59.1 mi
01h 10m

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 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Collegedale.

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Vine Street

    113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    2029 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Knoxville

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 317: Collegedale, Volkswagen Drive

    1928 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Apison Pike

    3 mi · 6 min · Apison Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on Apison Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Apison Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Colcord Drive

    21 m · 3 sec · Colcord Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colcord Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 88%
I 75 North
7.7 mi · 7%
Apison Pike
3.85 mi · 3%
South Church Street
2.44 mi · 2%
SR 317
0.37 mi
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 57m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
93.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monteagle
01h 10m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Collegedale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Monteagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Murfreesboro and 59.1 miles from Collegedale.

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

The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Collegedale.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Collegedale. Straight-line distance: 93.21 mi (150 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Collegedale

#2 Collegedale

City in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population11,400
Coordinates35.0531300, -85.0502300
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Collegedale (-85.05023, 35.05313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.79 L · about $15.73
Round trip
$31.45
8.34 gal · 31.58 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.73 $31.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.74 $35.47
Premium $4.65 $19.41 $38.81
Diesel $5.30 $22.12 $44.24

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Murfreesboro, TN and Collegedale, TN. The current time in Murfreesboro is 04:36:14, although it is 05:36:14 in Collegedale.

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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.