How far is Murfreesboro, TN from Forest Hills, TN?

The driving distance from Murfreesboro, TN to Forest Hills, TN is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.42 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.24 mi
40.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.24 mi
Kilometers
40.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.42 mi
Kilometers
44.13 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in Murfreesboro
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Murfreesboro
2026-04-18T22:48
Arrive Forest Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Murfreesboro
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainview
TN

City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

From Murfreesboro
13.7 mi
00h 17m
To Forest Hills
13.7 mi
00h 17m

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
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Murfreesboro and Forest Hills.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1112 ft · 49 sec · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 42%
Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 23%
South Church Street
4.88 mi · 18%
North Main Street
2.23 mi · 8%
Madison Street
2.17 mi · 8%
Forest Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Shelbyville Highway

Continue on Shelbyville Highway

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainview
00h 17m from Murfreesboro
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Murfreesboro to Forest Hills?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Murfreesboro and 13.7 miles from Forest Hills.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Murfreesboro and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forest Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Plainview

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

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

BUS

Nashville, TN

63 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.24 mi (40.62 km).

Murfreesboro

#1 Murfreesboro

The second most populous city in Tennessee.

Population150,757
Coordinates35.8456200, -86.3902700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Forest Hills

#2 Forest Hills

City in Tennessee

Population4,721
Coordinates35.4811800, -86.4216600
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Murfreesboro (-86.39027, 35.84562)
End: Forest Hills (-86.42166, 35.48118)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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

There is no time difference between Murfreesboro and Forest Hills. The current time is 22:48:35.

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.