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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City in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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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
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Shelbyville Highway
11.5 mi · 13 min · Shelbyville Highway
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Merge slight left onto Florida Short Route
6.3 mi · 7 min · Florida Short Route
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
1112 ft · 49 sec · Forest Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Murfreesboro and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 25.24 mi (40.62 km).
#1 Murfreesboro
The second most populous city in Tennessee.
| Population | 150,757 |
| Coordinates | 35.8456200, -86.3902700 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Forest Hills
City in Tennessee
| Population | 4,721 |
| Coordinates | 35.4811800, -86.4216600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-86.42166, 35.48118)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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