How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Falling Water, TN?
The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Falling Water, TN is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Murfreesboro and Falling Water.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Falling Water.
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Start on South Spring Street
89 m · 17 sec · South Spring Street
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Turn right onto East Vine Street
113 m · 24 sec · East Vine Street
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Turn left onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Take the exit left toward I 24 East: Chattanooga
2029 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga
2163 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TN 153 South: Chickamauga Dam
1219 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dayton Pike
2129 ft · 38 sec · Dayton Pike
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Continue on Dayton Boulevard
741 ft · 20 sec · Dayton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Roberts Mill Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Roberts Mill Road
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Continue on Roberts Mill Road
14 m · 2 sec · Roberts Mill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roberts Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Murfreesboro and Falling Water.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 24 East
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Falling Water?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 57 miles from Murfreesboro and 57 miles from Falling Water.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.80 one way or $29.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Murfreesboro and Falling Water, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Murfreesboro and Mostly Sunny near Falling Water.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Falling Water. Straight-line distance: 77.82 mi (125.24 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falling Water
Falling Water is a place in Tennessee, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.2031200, -85.2535700 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falling Water (-85.25357, 35.20312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| Premium | $4.56 | $18.34 | $36.69 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $23.71 | $47.41 |
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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