How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Decherd, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Decherd, TN is about 56 miles (90.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.02 mi
01h 08m
Flight
47.28 mi
76.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.28 mi
Kilometers
76.09 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.02 mi
Kilometers
90.15 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decherd
Sat, Apr 11, 5:35 AM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sat, Apr 11, 6:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-11T04:27
Arrive Decherd
Sat, Apr 11, 5:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Forest Hills
TN

City in Tennessee

From Murfreesboro
28 mi
00h 34m
To Decherd
28 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    623 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    543 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1523 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    101 m · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida Short Route
32.9 mi · 59%
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 21%
South Church Street
4.88 mi · 9%
West Main Street
0.9 mi · 2%
East Vine Street
0.07 mi
South Spring Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida Short Route

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hills
00h 34m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
4:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Sunny near Decherd.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.1 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Forest Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Murfreesboro and 28 miles from Decherd.

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

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hills

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

81 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Decherd. Straight-line distance: 47.28 mi (76.09 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

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

#2 Decherd

City in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States

Population2,372
Coordinates35.2098000, -86.0794300
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Decherd (-86.07943, 35.2098)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.48 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 14.96 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Decherd. The current time is 04:27:03.

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.