How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Cornersville, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Cornersville, TN is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
54.61 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.91 mi
67.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.91 mi
Kilometers
67.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cornersville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-17T22:01
Arrive Cornersville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Shelbyville
TN

City in Indiana

From Murfreesboro
27.3 mi
00h 38m
To Cornersville
27.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Shelbyville Highway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Cannon Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · North Cannon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

    15.3 mi · 23 min · Lewis Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nashville Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Nashville Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verona Avenue

    2140 ft · 43 sec · Verona Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    2818 ft · 56 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North 2nd Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto North 2nd Avenue

    2676 ft · 53 sec · North 2nd Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Cornersville Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cornersville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Cornersville Highway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Cornersville Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ruth Flye Avenue

    32 m · 5 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ruth Flye Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lewis Avenue
15.3 mi · 28%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 21%
Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 12%
Nashville Highway
5.09 mi · 9%
South Church Street
4.88 mi · 9%
Cornersville Highway
4.51 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Lewis Avenue

Turn right onto Lewis Avenue

15.3 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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 38m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Cornersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Murfreesboro and 27.3 miles from Cornersville.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Sunny near Cornersville.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

80 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Cornersville. Straight-line distance: 41.91 mi (67.45 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cornersville

Human settlement in Marshall County, Tennessee, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates35.3614600, -86.8397200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Cornersville (-86.83972, 35.36146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

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There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Cornersville. The current time is 22:01:55.

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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.